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)
Chapter 1 Introduction and General Aspects (pages 1–13): Gerhard Michal and Dietmar Schomburg
Chapter 2 The Cell and Its Contents (pages 14–36): Gerhard Michal and Dietmar Schomburg
Chapter 3 Metabolism (pages 37–209): Robbe Wunschiers, Martina Jahn, Dieter Jahn, Ida Schomburg, Susanne Peifer, Elmar Heinzle, Helmut Burtscher, Julia Garbe, Annika Steen, Max Schobert, Dieter Oesterhelt, Josef Wachtveitl and Antje Chang
Chapter 4 Protein Biosynthesis, Modifications and Degradation (pages 210–260): Martina Jahn, Dieter Jahn, Robbe Wunschiers, Stefan Ries and Petra Dersch
Chapter 5 Viruses (pages 261–271): Klaus Klumpp
Chapter 6 Transport (pages 272–285): Wilhelm Just, Horst Klima and Gerhard Michal
Chapter 7 Signal Transduction and Cellular Communication (pages 286–324): Gerhard Niederfellner
Chapter 8 Immune System (pages 325–356): Ernst Peter Rieber and Anton Haselbeck
Chapter 9 Blood Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (pages 357–365): Peter Muller
Chapter 10 Biochemical Networks, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (pages 366–373): Dietmar Schomburg