Textbook of biochemistry for medical students/

Abstract

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to biochemistry for medical students, explaining the chemical foundations of life and the biochemical processes essential for normal body function and disease. It covers biomolecules, enzymes, carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism, clinical and applied biochemistry, nutrition, molecular biology, genetics, hormones and cellular signalling. The text also discusses biochemical mechanisms underlying metabolic disorders, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, liver and kidney function, and other clinical conditions. Clinical case studies and applied examples help students connect biochemical principles with medical practice. The book is a useful resource for medical, pharmacy, nursing, biomedical science and other health science students.