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Research and Markets: Medical Biochemistry at a Glance, 3rd Edition Provides a Succinct Review and Reference for Medical Practitioners and Biomedical Scientists

[April 24, 2012]

Research and Markets: Medical Biochemistry at a Glance, 3rd Edition Provides a Succinct Review and Reference for Medical Practitioners and Biomedical Scientists

DUBLIN --(Business Wire)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ksrnsp/medical_biochemist) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Medical Biochemistry at a Glance, 3rd Edition" to their offering.

Offering a concise, illustrated summary of biochemistry and its relevance to clinical medicine, Medical Biochemistry at a Glance is intended for students of medicine and the biomedical sciences such as nutrition, biochemistry, sports science, medical laboratory sciences, physiotherapy, pharmacy, physiology, pharmacology, genetics and veterinary science. It also provides a succinct review and reference for medical practitiners and biomedical scientists who need to quickly refresh their knowledge of medical biochemistry.

The book is designed as a revision guide for students preparing for examinations and contains topics that have been identified as 'high-yield' facts for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Step 1.

This third edition:

- Has been thoroughly revised and updated and is now in full colour throughout

- Is written by the author of the hugely successful Metabolism at a Glance

- Features updated and improved clinical correlates

- Expands its coverage with a new section on Molecular Biology

Key Topics Covered:

Part 1 Acids, bases and pH

Part 2 Structure of amino acids and proteins

Part 3 Formation (News - Alert) of ATP: oxidation and reduction reactions

Part 4 Carbohydrates

Part 5 Enzymes and regulation of pathways

Part 6 Lipids and lipid metabolism