Textbook of Biochemistry With Clinical Correlations (Textbook of Biochemistry w/ Clinical Correlations) [Hardcover]

Thomas M. Devlin (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471678082 | ISBN-13: 978-0471678083 | Publication Date: December 16, 2005 | Edition: 6

Thomas M. Devlin's Textbook of Biochemistry with Clinical Correlations presents the biochemistry of mammalian cells, relates events at a cellular level to the subsequent physiological processes in the whole animal, and cites examples of human diseases derived from aberrant biochemical processes. The organization and content are tied together to provide students with the complete picture of biochemistry and how it relates to humans. Loaded with new material and chapters and brimming with detailed, full-color illustrations that clearly explain associated concepts, this sixth edition is an indispensable tool for students and professionals in the medical or health sciences.

Key Features of the Sixth Edition:

• Over 250 Clinical Correlations highlighting the significance of the biochemistry to clinical conditions and diseases
• MCAT-Style Questions with annontated answers in every chapter - in a format similar to that used by the National Board of Medical Examiners
• More than 1,200 high-quality, full-color illustrations
• A concise appendix reviewing important Organic Chemistry Concepts

New to the Sixth Edition:

• Fully Updated with a significant revision of all chapters and major topics
• Two new chapters: Fundamentals of Signal Transduction and Cell Cycle, Programmed Cell Death, and Cancer
• A Glossary that explains important biochemical terms New sections on the Basal Lamina Protein Complex and Molecular Motors

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This textbook is a well used standard…appreciated by professionals." (E-STREAMS, September 2007)

"This is an excellent teaching volume, which could readily be used not only be undergraduates and graduate students but also by fellows in clinical chemistry training programs." (Clinical Chemistry, October 2006)

"Recommended as a primary teaching text in Biochemistry courses: noted for its depth and organization, well-written and grand in scope, the chapters moving at a perfect pace to give the student a lasting lesson in the biochemical processes." (Electric Review, September/October 2006)

"...comprehensive and...appropriately updated. It should continue to help medical students see the relevance of biochemistry to medicine, which will only increase during their future careers. (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, May/June 2006)

From the Publisher

Unique in its inclusion of clinical correlations, it is an invaluable reference for medical, dentistry and veterinary students, providing exhaustive coverage of proteins, enzymes, metabolism, DNA, RNA, hormones, and more. New to this edition are chapters covering protein function, protein synthesis, genetic engineering and molecular cell biology. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1240 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Liss; 6 edition (December 16, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471678082
• ISBN-13: 978-0471678083
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #203,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a fine integrative text, May 9, 2006

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The Duke (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Textbook of Biochemistry With Clinical Correlations (Textbook of Biochemistry w/ Clinical Correlations) (Hardcover)

We used this book teaching first year medical school biochemistry. The clinical correlations are well done, but the real strengh of the book lies in the sections on metabolic interrelationships. It is often confusing to the medical student to learn a pathway, and the the metabolic controls of the pathway, and then the added complexity that this system works differently in different tissues. This physiological complexity (which is the layer of integration where diagnosis really happens) is tackled head on in the first few chapters. This helps keep the student oriented to the system (the patient) and not get totally lost in the trees of enzyme names and co-factors.

I wish this book had been around when I went through medical school.

duke out

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take a chance to be fascinated by biochemistry, July 15, 1999

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[e-mail] (México City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Textbook of Biochemistry with Clinical Correlations (Hardcover)

I am 4° semester medical student and ever since I was introduced to this book (about a year ago by my biochemistry class teacher), it has proved to be a very useful biochemistry information resource. I have other biochemistry texts because I like to study from different points of view, but this text is a little bit different from the basic biochemistry textbook in that the information presented here is most relevant to the clinical setting. After reading any chapter it will be clear to you that you made a good investment. The most important thing is that the book is written in a very understandable reading wiht many examples and illustrations. The chapter on metabolic interrelationships will proof of great value to understanding biochemistry as a fundamental discipline in medicine; in a sense it opened my eyes (and yours too) to what at first seems a boring subject.

If you are thinking that because the book is presented in a clinical way you'll loose basic information, don't be. I took the chance and believe me I am not dissapointed at all, otherwise I wouldn't be recommending it to you. Good luck.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ANALYTICAL AND INTERPRETATIVE, March 19, 2003

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This review is from: Textbook of Biochemistry with Clinical Correlations (Hardcover)

This is a very comprehensive biochemistry textbook: well-written and well-organized. It maintained both analytical and interpretative approach in most of its chapters. Its clinical applications were evident in the way it handled nucleic acids, nucleotides, bioenergetics, immunochemistry, enzymology, and gene replications. Each metabolic pathway it discussed is well-detailed, and is supported with illustrative charts.
The only thing this book demands from its reader is good Organic Chemistry foundation. It is a very good text, although that its retail price is clearly on the high side.