Fundamentals of Biochemistry - Filippovich Yu. B. 1999



Preface

Introduction

Chemical Composition of Living Organisms

Proteins

Elemental Composition of Proteins

Protein Isolation

Protein Purification

Assessment of Protein Homogeneity

Molecular Weight of Proteins

Protein Molecule Conformation

Amino Acid Composition of Proteins

Peptides

Structure of the Protein Molecule

Properties of Proteins

Nomenclature and Classification of Proteins

Characteristics of individual protein groups

Enzymes

General concept of enzymes

Methods for Enzyme Isolation and Purification

Enzyme Structure

Mechanism of Enzyme Action

Kinetics of Enzymatic Reactions

Properties of Enzymes

Enzyme Nomenclature

Classification of enzymes and characteristics of certain groups

Intracellular Localization of Enzymes

Application of Enzymes

Coenzymes, vitamins, and certain other bioactive compounds

Coenzymes

Coenzymes, Vitamins, and Certain Other Bioactive Compounds

Vitamins

Coenzymes, vitamins, and certain other bioactive compounds

Other bioactive compounds

General concepts of metabolism and energy exchange in the living organism

Nucleic Acids and Their Metabolism

Structure and Properties of Nucleic Acids

Nucleic Acid Metabolism

DNA and RNA Biosynthesis

Protein Metabolism

The Significance of Protein Metabolism

Breakdown of Proteins and Amino Acids

Protein Biosynthesis

Translocation of Newly Synthesized Proteins Across Membranes

Post-translational Protein Modification

Regulation of Protein Synthesis

Biosynthesis of Proteins and Essential Amino Acids for Practical Purposes

Carbohydrates and Their Metabolism

Structure of Carbohydrates

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Lipids and Their Metabolism

General Characteristics and Classification of Lipids

Simple Lipids

Complex Lipids

Lipid Metabolism

Biological Oxidation

History of the Development of Concepts Regarding the Mechanisms of Biological Oxidation Reactions

Classification of biological oxidation processes and their cellular localization

Free Oxidation

Oxidation coupled with ADP phosphorylation

Energy Balance of Carbohydrate and Triglyceride Breakdown

Water and Mineral Metabolism

Water Metabolism

Mineral Metabolism

Hormones and Their Role in Metabolism

General Concept of Hormones

Nomenclature and Classification of Hormones

Steroid Hormones

Peptide Hormones

Other Hormones

Interconnection and Regulation of Metabolism

Interconnection of Metabolic Processes

Interrelationship and Regulation of Metabolism

Regulation of Metabolism

Quantum Mechanical Aspects of Biochemistry

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