Integrative Human Biochemistry: A Textbook for Medical Biochemistry

This book covers in detail the mechanisms for how energy is managed in the human body. The basic principles thet elucidate the reactivity and physical interactions of matter are addressed and quantified with simple approaches. Three-dimensional representations of molecules are presented throughout the book so molecules can be viewed as unique entities in their shape and function.

The book is focused on the molecular mechanisms of cellular processes in the context of human physiological situations such as fasting, feeding and physical exercise, in which metabolic regulation is highlighted. Furthermore the book uses key historical experiments that opened up new concepts in biochemistry to further illustrate how the human body functions at molecular level, helping students to appreciate how scientific knowledge emergens.

New to this edition: 30 challenging practical case studies (2-3 at the end of each chapter) based on movies, novels, biographies, documentaries, paintings, and other cultural and artistic creations for beyond canomic academic exercises; A set challenging questions and problems in the end of each case study to further engage students with the applications of medical biochemistry-insight into the answers to the challenging questions to help steer teaching/learning interactions key to productive lectures, PBL (problem-based learning) or traditional tutorials, or e-learning approaches.

Advance praise for the second edition. The challenging cases are compelling both from a scientific viewpoint and for the perspective they provide on the istory of medicine.