Harper's biochemistry
Editorial Reviews
Review"Originally published in 1939, this enduring reference/text continues with its mission to introduce biochemistry concepts to medical and health sciences students in concise text supported with graphs, charts, and diagrams. Updating the 2003 26th edition (which was drastically revised to make it shorter),
the 27th includes substantial revisions as well as new coverage of bioinformatics and computational biology. Topics are each treated in about 10 pages and are presented under the themes of: structures and functions of proteins and enzymes; bioenergetics and the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids; metabolism of proteins and amino acids; structure, function and replication of informational macromolecules; biochemistry of extracellular and intracellular communication; and special topics (e.g. nutrition, digestion and absorption, muscle and the cytoskeleton). The authors introduce each concept with discussion of its biomedical importance." (Sci-Tech Book News ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Product DescriptionThe most-up-to-date book on the market, gives readers the biochemistry background needed to succeed in medical school. Contains the latest case studies, discussions of biochemical diseases, clinical information, the fundamentals of biochemistry, and prevalent medical conditions. Concise and comprehensive, it is the perfect textbook for the USMLE review.
Editorial Reviews
Review"Originally published in 1939, this enduring reference/text continues with its mission to introduce biochemistry concepts to medical and health sciences students in concise text supported with graphs, charts, and diagrams. Updating the 2003 26th edition (which was drastically revised to make it shorter),
the 27th includes substantial revisions as well as new coverage of bioinformatics and computational biology. Topics are each treated in about 10 pages and are presented under the themes of: structures and functions of proteins and enzymes; bioenergetics and the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids; metabolism of proteins and amino acids; structure, function and replication of informational macromolecules; biochemistry of extracellular and intracellular communication; and special topics (e.g. nutrition, digestion and absorption, muscle and the cytoskeleton). The authors introduce each concept with discussion of its biomedical importance." (Sci-Tech Book News ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Product DescriptionThe most-up-to-date book on the market, gives readers the biochemistry background needed to succeed in medical school. Contains the latest case studies, discussions of biochemical diseases, clinical information, the fundamentals of biochemistry, and prevalent medical conditions. Concise and comprehensive, it is the perfect textbook for the USMLE review.
Product Details
Paperback: 927 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co; 25th edition (August 28, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0838536840
ISBN-13: 978-0838536841
Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.2 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.2 pound
Paperback: 927 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co; 25th edition (August 28, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0838536840
ISBN-13: 978-0838536841
Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.2 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.2 pound
