Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry 31st ed.

Rodwell, Bender, Botham, Kennelly, Weil

Gain a full understanding of the principles of biochemistry as it relates to clinical medicine

A Doody’s Core Title for 2019! 

The Thirty-First Edition of Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry continues to emphasize the link between biochemistry and the understanding of disease states, disease pathology, and the practice of medicine. Featuring a full-colour presentation and numerous medically relevant examples, Harper’s presents a clear, succinct review of the fundamentals of biochemistry that every student must understand in order to succeed in medical school. 

All 58 chapters help you understand the medical relevance of biochemistry:

• The full-colour presentation includes more than 600 illustrations • Case studies emphasize the clinical relevance of biochemistry  • NEW CHAPTER on Biochemistry of Transition Metals addresses the importance and overall pervasiveness of  transition metals • Review Questions follow each of the eleven sections • Boxed Objectives define the goals of each chapter • Tables encapsulate important information • Every chapter includes a section on the biomedical importance of a given topic

NEW TO THIS EDITION: • The emphasis throughout on the integral relationship between biochemistry and disease, diagnostic pathology, and medical practice • Hundreds of references to disease states throughout • A new chapter addressing the biochemical roles of transition metals • Many updated review questions • Frequent tables summarizing key links to disease states • New text on cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) • The cover picture of the protein structure of the Zika virus, solved by cryo-EM Applauded by medical students and online reviewers for its currency and engaging style, Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry is essential for USMLE® review and the single best reference for learning the clinical relevance of any biochemistry topic.

Product details

Paperback: 800 pages

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical; 31 edition (May 28, 2018)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1259837939

ISBN-13: 978-1259837937

Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.2 x 10.8 inches

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