Textbook of Biochemistry for Paramedical Students

SECTION 1:: Introduction to Biochemistry

1. The Cell (Biochemical and Biophysical Aspects)

SECTION 2:: Chemistry of Biomolecules

2. Chemistry of Carbohydrates
3. Chemistry of Lipids
4. Chemistry of Proteins
5. Chemistry of Nucleic Acids
6. Chemistry of Hemoglobin
7. Enzymes
8. Vitamins

SECTION 3:: Metabolism

9. Introduction to Metabolism
10. Biological Oxidation, Electron Transport Chain, and Bioenergetics
11. Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism of Carbohydrates
12. Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism of Lipids
13. Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism of Proteins
14. Integration of Metabolism
15. Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism of Nucleic Acids
16. Metabolism of Hemoglobin
17. Mineral Metabolism
18. Metabolism of Xenobiotics (Detoxication)
19. Excretion

SECTION 4:: Miscellaneous Topics of Biochemical Importance

20. Energy Metabolism
21. Food and Nutrition
22. Water (Fluid) and Electrolyte Balance
23. Acid-Base Balance
24. Organ Function Tests
25. Hormones

SECTION 5:: Applied Biochemistry

26. Molecular Biology
27. Immunology
28. Clinical Biochemistry
29. Instrumentation and Techniques in Biochemistry
30. Biochemistry in Medical and Paramedical Specialties

SECTION 6:: Special Topics

31. Eicosanoids (Prostaglandins)
32. Lipid Peroxidation - Free Radicals and Antioxidants
33. Environmental Biochemistry
34. Cancer
35. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
36. Biotechnology

Appendices

Appendix A:: Questions (Chapter-wise)
Appendix B:: Clinical Cases
Appendix C:: Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Appendix D:: Isomerism
Appendix E:: Abbreviations used in this Book
Appendix F:: List of Paramedical Courses (Allied Health Science Courses) [BSc (UG) Level]
Appendix G:: Normal Value Chart
Appendix H:: Biochemistry Practical Guide

Index