Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Note Concerning Disease Examples
Abbreviations
High Yield Facts in Biochemistry and Genetics
BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY AND GENETICS: CONCEPTS OF MOLECULAR MEDICINE
Acid-Base Equilibria, Amino Acids, and Protein Structure
Protein Function and Bioenergetics
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Lipid, Amino Acid, Nucleotide, and Nitrogen Metabolism
Integrated Metabolism -Vitamins, Minerals, and Hormones
DNA and Chromosome Structure, DNA Replication and Repair
Gene Expression and Regulation
BIOCHEMISTRY AND GENETICS OF PARTICULAR ORGAN SYSTEMS AND MEDICAL DISCIPLINES
Molecular Basis of Disease - Pathology, Laboratory Medicine
Genetic Medicine: Clinical Genetics and Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Endocrine System - Endocrinology and Developmental Medicine
Neurosensory and Neuromuscular Systems - Neurology, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology
Digestive System - Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems - Cardiology and Pulmonology
Red and White Cells, Reticuloendothelial System - Hematology, Immunology
Integumentary and Skelatal Systems - Orthopedics, Dermatology, Rheumatology
Urogenital System - Urology, Genecology and Nephrology
Cancer - Oncology Appendix: Guide to Questions on Specific Topics
Bibliography
Index