This book explains the following topics:
Minor Groove Binding Architectural Proteins: Structure, Function, and DNA
Recognition, Ubiquitin and the Control of Protein Fate in the Secretory and
Endocytic Pathways, Role of Small G Proteins in Yeast Cell Polarization and Wall
Biosynthesis, GCN5 Related N Acetyltransferases: A Structural Overview, Fast
Kinetics and Mechanisms in Protein Folding, Dynamin and its Role in Membrane
Fission, Signaling and Subcellular Targeting by Membrane Binding Domains,
Secretory Protein Trafficking and Organelle Dynamics in Living Cells, Regulation
of Phosphoinositide Specific Phospholipase C, Mechanisms of Viral Interference
with MHC Class I Antigen Processing and Presentation and Horizontal Gene
Transfer in Prokaryotes: Quantification and Classification.
Author(s): National
Center for Biotechnology Information
Medical biochemistry is an essential component of curriculum for all
categories of health professionals. This lecture note on Medical biochemistry
integrates and summarizes the essentials of the core subject. Topics covered
includes: Conformation of biomolecules, structure and their relationship to
biological activity, synthesis and degradation of major metabolites, Production
and storage of energy, Biocatalysts and their application, Intercellular
communication by hormones, Molecular events in gene expression and regulation.
Author(s): The Carter Center, The Ethiopia Ministry
of Health