Color Atlas of Biochemistry

by Jan Koolman, Klaus-Heinrich Röhm

Overview

Extraordinary color illustrations make biochemistry concepts easy to understand and retain

Providing a powerful visual overview of the entire spectrum of human biochemistry, the third edition of the popular Color Atlas of Biochemistry is an ideal reference and study aid. It utilizes the signature "Flexibook" format, consisting of double-page spreads with clear explanatory text on the left-hand page and exquisitely detailed full-color graphics on the right. These "bite-sized" learning capsules ensure that your review of any given topic is quick, efficient, and comprehensive, allowing you to target the exact information you need for classroom and exam success.

New features of this bestselling review book:

• Increased focus on pathobiochemical aspects and clinical correlations, especially useful for exam preparation in the clinical sciences
• New and expanded sections on the immune and digestive systems, motor proteins, transport processes, blood clotting and fibrinolysis, biochemistry of fatty tissue, metabolic integration, neurotransmitters and their receptors, signal transduction, and much more!
• Symbols for atoms, biomolecules, coenzymes, biochemical processes, and chemical reactions are color-coded to promote quick comprehension
• Computer graphics that provide simulated 3D representations of important molecules, making complex subject matter tangible
• Convenient color thumb index that guides you quickly through the book

This superb didactic atlas has been used by medical and health science students worldwide since its first publication in German in 1994 and has since been translated into fifteen languages. Its unrivalled illustrations, concise text, and focused presentation all combine to create an excellent, high-yield study guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783132580008
Publisher:	Thieme
Publication date:	12/12/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	506
File size:	30 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Professor, Institute of Physiologic Chemistry, Philipps University, Marburg, Germany

Table of Contents

Basics
Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Biomolecules
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Amino Acids
Peptides and Proteins
Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids
Metabolism
Enzymes
Metabolic Pathways
Energy Metabolism
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Lipid Metabolism
Protein Metabolism
Nucleotide Metabolism
Porphyrin Metabolism
Cell Organelles
Basics
Cytoskeleton
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Membranes
ER and Golgi Apparatus
Lysosomes
Peroxisomes
Molecular Genetics
Overview
Genome
Chromatin
Genetic Code
Genetic Engineering
Tissues and Organs
Digestive System
Blood
Immune System
Liver
Adipose Tissue
Kidney
Muscle
Connective Tissue
Brain and Sensory Organs
Integration of Metabolism
Nutrition
Nutrients
Vitamins
Signaling Systems
Signal Transduction
Hormone Systems
Lipophilic Signaling Substances
Hydrophilic Signaling Substances
Growth and Development
Cell Proliferation
Appendix

Editorial Reviews

3 Stars from Doody

This book is an overview of biochemistry using pictorial representations. It is a translation from German and is unique in its pocket size. The purpose is to summarize and integrate both the chemical and biological aspects of biochemistry focusing on human biochemistry. Another purpose is to present this information quickly and efficiently. This book is not intended for first-time learners. A special effort was made to provide colorful illustrations, so that the text is on one page and the pertinent illustration is on the opposite page. A rather complex system of color codes is used. This book, intended a review book, is written for ""students of human medicine,"" especially students preparing for examinations. A unique system, indicated by filled, half-filled and open circles indicates whether a specific section is ""basic knowledge,"" ""standard knowledge,"" or ""in-depth knowledge."" These judgment calls have their limitations, but the stature of the authors lends credence to them. The quality of illustrations is very high and may be the principal attraction inherent in the book. Both the index and table of contents are adequate, and this being a text/review, references are absent. An unusual feature is a collection of complex metabolic maps, where enzymes are identified by their E.C. numbers. A dictionary of enzymes with their E.C. classifications is also provided. This is a novel review book for the U.S. market, as its main features are its small size, its extensive use of illustrations, and its complex color coding system. It covers the area of biochemistry rather thoroughly, perhaps too much so (e.g., nitrogen fixation and development of the fruit fly). The book may bedifficult to use for the very busy medical student, and I doubt that it will replace any of the existing review books now on the market (and some of them are very good). Nevertheless, the book is convenient for those who wish to review biochemistry on a bus or train, or for perusal by professors, to whom it may be a moderately challenging task to decipher and appreciate the various coding systems used by the authors. They obviously had a lot of fun writing this text.

Anatoly Bezkorovainy

Reviewer: Anatoly Bezkorovainy, JD, PhD (Rush Medical College of Rush University)
Description: This book is an overview of biochemistry using pictorial representations. It is a translation from German and is unique in its pocket size.
Purpose: The purpose is to summarize and integrate both the chemical and biological aspects of biochemistry focusing on human biochemistry. Another purpose is to present this information quickly and efficiently. This book is not intended for first-time learners. A special effort was made to provide colorful illustrations, so that the text is on one page and the pertinent illustration is on the opposite page. A rather complex system of color codes is used.
Audience: This book, intended a review book, is written for "students of human medicine," especially students preparing for examinations. A unique system, indicated by filled, half-filled and open circles indicates whether a specific section is "basic knowledge," "standard knowledge," or "in-depth knowledge." These judgment calls have their limitations, but the stature of the authors lends credence to them.
Features: The quality of illustrations is very high and may be the principal attraction inherent in the book. Both the index and table of contents are adequate, and this being a text/review, references are absent. An unusual feature is a collection of complex metabolic maps, where enzymes are identified by their E.C. numbers. A dictionary of enzymes with their E.C. classifications is also provided.
Assessment: This is a novel review book for the U.S. market, as its main features are its small size, its extensive use of illustrations, and its complex color coding system. It covers the area of biochemistry rather thoroughly, perhaps too much so (e.g., nitrogen fixation and development of the fruit fly). The book may be difficult to use for the very busy medical student, and I doubt that it will replace any of the existing review books now on the market (and some of them are very good). Nevertheless, the book is convenient for those who wish to review biochemistry on a bus or train, or for perusal by professors, to whom it may be a moderately challenging task to decipher and appreciate the various coding systems used by the authors. They obviously had a lot of fun writing this text.

Doody's Review Service

Praise for this book:

Books of this format are rare. Even more so are concise books of this caliber that cover such a wide array of biochemistry-related topics. This is the perfect book for students on the go, or physicians in need of a brief refresher. It provides sufficient Information in its summaries and rich illustrations to gain a basic understanding of any topic it covers. The updated edition is certainly worthwhile as additional areas such as blood clotting and the biochemistry of fatty tissues are now covered. — Doody Enterprises, Inc.

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