Product Description

Clinical Biochemistry 2/e focuses on the areas of body function required for the maintenance of health including: input; control; processing; transport and storage; and defence and output. This new edition has been substantially revised and updated and incorporates the latest developments in genomics, proteomics and biosensors to ensure the reader is up to date with the subject. The book also benefits from an improved design and layout to aid student understanding. Contents 1. What is clinical biochemistry?; 2. Nutrition and drugs; 3. Digestion; 4. Genetic control; 5. Endocrinology; 6. Thyroid hormones; 7. Control of water and electrolyte metabolism; 8. Control of calcium metabolism; 9. Control of carbohydrate metabolism; 10. Enzymes; 11. Inborn errors of metabolism; 12. Plasma proteins; 13. Lipid and lipoproteins; 14. Acid-base balance and blood gases; 15. Immunoglobulins; 16. Proteins of the innate immune system; 17. Kidney function; 18. Liver function; Index.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #255615 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 254 pages

British Journal of Biomedical Science
A very useful addition to the clinical biochemistry area, especially for those new to the subject.