… and Molecular Biology at the University of New Mexico Medical School. Dr. Glew has taught
medical biochemistry at three medical schools in the United States and a medical school in …

… By linking biochemistry, medical education and clinical practice, this book will … medical and
health sciences, biomedical science and human biology taking an introductory biochemistry …

… biochemistry has a crucial role in human health and disease. Since it is assumed that most
students in medicine and health-related fields eventually will apply biochemical principles to …

… acquired by teaching biochemistry for medical students over … students learn the bases of
Biochemistry and that will serve … future professionals working in the health care area. We hope …

Articular cartilage covers the ends of long bones in synovial joints, providing smooth articulation
and cushioning of the underlying bone during joint movement. The tissue can be viewed …

… food scientists, nurses, medical physicists, microbiologists and students … medical biochemistry
in the concise twopage format of the “At a Glance” series. Students who study biochemistry …

The amino acid homocysteine (Hcy), formed from methionine has profound importance in
health and diseases. In normal circumstances, it is converted to cysteine and partly …

… that should be integrated into the overall learning process of medical biochemistry. Multiple-…
of knowledge in medical biochemistry to health and disease reflects the following quotation: …

AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase) is a phylogenetically conserved fuel-sensing enzyme
that is present in all mammalian cells. During exercise, it is activated in skeletal muscle in …

… The diseases and disorders chosen for discussion and the order of presentation should
parallel subject matter taught in most first-year medical biochemistry courses. Chapters in the …