Biochemistry for the Pharmaceutical Sciences

Biochemistry for the Pharmaceutical Sciences is a concise practical resource for pharmacy students to learn the basics of biochemistry as it relates to pharmacy practice. This accessible reference focuses closely on the two main areas of biochemistry important to pharmacy: (l) how the cell uses foodstuffs for energy and biosynthesis, and (2) how enzymes operate, are inhibited, and can be used for diagnostic purposes. The connection of metabolism to disease states is frequently used to reinforce the material and to make it relevant to pharmacy practitioners. Biochemistry for the Pharmaceutical Sciences builds on previous courses in organic chemistry and cell biology, and emphasizes primary metabolism that is relevant to human physiology and pathologies. The text prepares the students for more advanced courses in pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and drug metabolism. Each chapter has a detailed set of learning objectives, including a vocabulary list, discussion questions for review and reflection, as well as multiple choice questions to access learning and comprehension.

Chapter1 Biochemical Thermodynamics
Chapter2 Carbohydrates
Chapter3 Amino Acids and Proteins
Chapter4 Nucleic Acids
Chapter5 Lipids and Biomembranes
Chapter6 Enzyme Mechanisms and Regulation
Chapter7 Models for Enzyme Kinetics
Chapter8 Basic Concepts in Metabolism
Chapter9 Major Pathways of Carbohydrate Metabolism
Chapter10 Mitochondria and the Citric Acid Cycle
Chapter11 Respiratory Complexes and ATP Synthesis
Chapter12 Other Pathways of Carbohydrate Metabolism
Chapter13 Lipid Metabolism
Chapter14 Amino Acid Metabolism
Chapter15 Nucleotide Metabolism
Chapter16 Synthesis of DNA, RNA, and Proteins