Biochemistry for Dental Students

About

This book provides a concise and structured approach to learning by the subject in an easy to comprehend and systematic format. The content for the book is presented as per the guidelines of Medical Council of India and health universities across the country. It is designed specifically to meet the needs of 1st year students pursuing BDS. It is also useful for nursing, pharmacy and other allied health students.

Salient Features

• Each topic begins with outline of the essential facts
• Text is followed by more detailed exposition, with special emphasis on clear and simple figures and flowcharts
• Presentation of self-explanatory and easy to learn diagrams.
• More emphasis on key points, helps to recollect things easily

Special Features:

• Complimentary access to enhanced e-book with digital assets:
• University exam-patterned MCQs
• Lecture videos
• Procedural videos

Table of Contents

1 Water, Buffers and Acid–Base Chemistry

2 Chemistry of Carbohydrates

3 Chemistry of Lipids

4 Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins

5 Plasma Proteins and Immunoglobulins

6 Enzymes

7 Biological Membranes

8 Supportive Tissue Proteins: Collagen and Elastin

9 Metabolism of Carbohydrates I: Mainline Metabolic Pathways

10 Metabolism of Carbohydrates: II

11 Metabolism of Lipids: I

12 Metabolism of Lipids: II

13 Metabolism of Amino Acids and Proteins

14 Biological Oxidation and Electron Transport Chain

15 Integration of Metabolism

16 Haem Metabolism

17 Oxygen Transporters

18 Vitamins

19 Mineral Metabolism

20 Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Nucleotide Metabolism

21 Molecular Biology I: DNA Structure, Genetic Role and Replication

22 Molecular Biology II: Transcription and Translation

23 Controlling Gene Expression

24 Recombinant DNA Technology and Genetic Engineering

25 Cancer

26 Gastrointestinal Pathobiochemistry

27 Free Radicals in Health and Diseases

28 Energy Metabolism and Nutrition

29 Saliva

30 Biochemical Endocrinology

31 Sodium, Potassium and Water Homeostasis

32 Biochemical Techniques for Separation of Biomolecules

33 Organ Function Tests