This book contains an overview focusing on the
research area of proteins, enzymes, cellular mechanisms and chemical compounds
used in relevant approaches. The book deals with basic issues and some of the
recent developments in biochemistry. Topics covered includes: Protein
Flexibility and Coiled-Coil Propensity, Peptides and Peptidomimetics as Tools to
Probe Protein-Protein Interactions – Disruption of HIV-1 gp41 Fusion Core and
Fusion Inhibitor Design, Profilin, and Vascular Diseases, E. coli Alpha
Hemolysin and Properties, Human ER alpha and ER beta Splice Variants, GPCRs and G Protein
Activation, Carbonic Anhydrase and Heavy Metals, Enzymology of Bacterial Lysine
Biosynthesis, Glucose Metabolism and Cancer, Modulation of EAAC1, Mechanism of
Cargo Recognition During Selective Autophagy, Cholesterol.
It looks
like the document is a course material for SBC3104, apparently associated with
the Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology academic program. The subject
matter dealt with here imparts students with essential theoretical concepts,
practical applications, and methodologies related to the particular subject.
Definitions that are fundamental to understanding the subject and key principles
coupled with illustrative examples form the content. It would aim to equip
students with adequate knowledge and relevant skills according to their field of
study, possibly emphasizing problem-solving methodologies and critical thinking
capabilities. In fact, the material may also present problems or case studies
that can be utilized in exercises to enhance further learning and serve as a
guide in problem-solving situations in real life. It is a holistic tool that
guides students through the throes of the subject and encourages active
engagement with deeper knowledge.
Author(s): Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
This extensive
PDF by Charles University addresses pertinent questions with regard to clinical
biochemistry, covering the influence of pre-analytical factors on the situation
within laboratory examinations and the determination of reference values. It
comprises analytical properties, quality control, and diagnostic sensitivity in
a broad range of tests-from kidney function to plasma proteins and assays for
electrolytes. The book deals with the metabolic functions of calcium,
phosphorus, magnesium, and trace elements and emphasizes thyroid and adrenal
hormones. Additional topics discussed include acid-base disorders, lipids in
blood serum, and their significance for atherosclerosis and free radicals.
Authored by Rodrigo Valenzuela Baez, this book gives a general
view of contemporary research related to lipid metabolism. All international
authors' contributions are collected to discuss the latest findings and trends
in lipid biology. The text discusses various topics concerning the metabolic
pathways, regulatory mechanisms, and implications of lipid biology for health
and disease. Opening new avenues of research as well as encouraging new ways of
understanding lipid function and metabolism, it is indeed a treasure trove for
the researcher and student seeking to pursue in-depth knowledge of lipid
biochemistry.
Deeply based on Western Oregon University, this online resource
explains foundational concepts of biochemistry such as protein structure, DNA,
RNA, and the human genome in depth. The paper goes on to elucidate enzyme
principles and catalytic mechanisms and regulatory aspects of proteins. The text
then discusses DNA replication, transcription, RNA processing, and mechanisms of
DNA repair and transcriptional control. In this chapter, the reader will achieve
a broad overview which, for students, will empower them with a good basis of
biochemical principles that underpin life at the molecular level; it forms a
very important background study for students pursuing biochemistry and related
disciplines.