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Second Edition
By
David Whikehart, PhD, Professor of Physiological Optics, School of Optometry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
Description
This specialized text presents a review of general biochemistry and an in-depth exploration of biochemistry unique to the eye. As a readable
introduction to this challenging topic, it describes the molecular structures and biochemical events that occur in the eye. Specific
clinical examples link basic science to clinical practice and provide a concrete basis for understanding complex concepts. This edition
includes new, updated information in revised chapters plus two additional chapters on ocular fluids and pathology. General biochemistry
is discussed in each chapter, with examples of biochemical pathology and disease processes such as age-related cataract formation and
ocular diabetes.
Contents
Chapter 1 Water and Ocular Fluids: Physical Chemistry of Ocular Fluids
Chapter 2 Proteins: Essential Components of the Eye
Chapter
3 Enzymes: Ocular Catalysts
Chapter 4 Carbohydrates
Chapter 5 Lipids
Chapter 6 Hormones
Chapter 7 Nucleic Acids
Chapter
8 Neurotransmitters and Neurotransmission
Chapter 9 Immunochemistry
Chapter 10 Biochemistry Pathways
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Paperback, 512 pages, publication date: AUG-2003
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-7152-1
ISBN-10: 0-7506-7152-1
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
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Last update: 30 Nov 2009
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