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:* 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:* Emphasis throughout on the integral relationship between biochemistry and disease, diagnostic pathology, and medical practice* Hundreds of references to disease states throughout* 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)* Cover picture of the protein structure of the Zika virus, solved by cryo-EMApplauded by medical students and online reviewers for its currency and engaging style, Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry is essential for USMLE (R) review and the single-best reference for learning the clinical relevance of any biochemistry topic.