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BIOCHEMISTRY OF THE EYE
Biochemistry of the EyeTo order this title, and for more information, click here
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

Bibliographic & ordering Information
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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