Biochemical Pathways – An Atlas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2e An Atlas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The pathways and networks underlying biological function

Now in its second edition, Biochemical Pathways continues to garner praise from students, instructors, and researchers for its clear, full-color illustrations of the pathways and networks that determine biological function.

Biochemical Pathways examines the biochemistry of bacteria, plants, and animals. It offers a quick overview of the metabolic sequences in biochemical pathways, the chemistry and enzymology of conversions, the regulation of turnover, the expression of genes, the immunological interactions, and the metabolic background of health disorders. A standard set of conventions is used in all illustrations, enabling readers to easily gather information and compare the key elements of different biochemical pathways. For both quick and in-depth understanding, the book uses a combination of:
* Illustrations integrating many different features of the reactions and their interrelationships
* Tables listing the important system components and their function
* Text supplementing and expanding on the illustrated facts

In the second edition, the volume has been expanded by 50 percent. Text and figures have undergone a thorough revision and update, reflecting the tremendous progress in biochemical knowledge in recent years. A guide to the relevant biochemical databases facilitates access to the extensive documentation of scientific knowledge.

Biochemical Pathways, Second Edition is recommended for all students and researchers in such fields as biochemistry, molecular biology, medicine, organic chemistry, and pharmacology. The book's illustrated pathways aids the reader in understanding the complex set of biochemical reactions that occur in biological systems.

From the reviews:

"... highly recommended for every scientist and student working in biochemistry." -Umwelt & Gesundheit 4/2012 (review in German language)

This new edition explains the multi-step chemical reactions (for example,carbohydrate metabolism pathways) that occur in biological systems (e.g., within cells and organelles) .  The chemical reactions, location within the cell, structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids (including the enzymes), small molecules (carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, steroids, nucleotides) involved, vitamins and cofactors present, storage of information in DNA and translation into proteins, viruses infecting systems, various protein mechanisms, respiration processes, cellular communication and regulation, transport, defense, and blood coagulation are all discussed in detail. An expanded focus on regulatory pathways and mechanisms has been included in this edition, as current research efforts focus particularly on this area. In contrast to conventional textbooks of biochemistry this book intends to condense important aspects of current knowledge. Its goal is to give concise information on the metabolic sequences in the pathways, the chemistry and enzymology of conversions, the regulation of turnover and the effect of disorders. In this respect it has high importance in the postgenome era especially for systems biology applications. The scope of this book is general biochemistry, encompassing bacteria (and to some extent archaea), plants, yeasts and animals. In a number of cases, the chemistry of the reactions is given in more detail, especially at metabolic key and branching points. Human metabolism, its regulation and disorders as a result of disease is a frequent topic. On the other hand, some chapters are especially devoted to bacterial and plant metabolism. Primary emphasis is placed on graphs. This permits the demonstration of several aspects at the same time: reaction sequences, reversibility of reactions, interconnections, regulation types, major and side reactions, general occurrence or presence only in selected kingdoms etc.  Tbles permit to characterize each individual component of complex systems and their interdependency.  The text supports these presentations and acts as a summary of the data given.

Covering a wide range of subject matter, including biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, medicine, chemistry, and allied health, Biochemical Pathways is a full-color, easy-to-use resource for students and professionals. This information-packed reference features a unique summary of biochemical pathways based on the well-known Biochemical Pathways chart. Included is descriptive information about properties such as enzymes, chemicals, proteins, and DNA, all of which act together to create an elaborate chain that drives all biological functions. Completely updated, this new edition continues to play a valuable role in this important scientific field.

Now in its second edition, Biochemical Pathways continues to garner praise from students, instructors, and researchers for its clear, full-color illustrations of the pathways and networks that determine biological function.

Biochemical Pathways examines the biochemistry of bacteria, plants, and animals. It offers a quick overview of the metabolic sequences in biochemical pathways, the chemistry and enzymology of conversions, the regulation of turnover, the expression of genes, the immunological interactions, and the metabolic background of health disorders. A standard set of conventions is used in all illustrations, enabling readers to easily gather information and compare the key elements of different biochemical pathways. For both quick and in-depth understanding, the book uses a combination of:
•Illustrations integrating many different features of the reactions and their interrelationships
•Tables listing the important system components and their function
•Text supplementing and expanding on the illustrated facts

In the second edition, the volume has been expanded by 50 percent. Text and figures have undergone a thorough revision and update, reflecting the tremendous progress in biochemical knowledge in recent years