Biochemistry and Oral Biology
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Biochemistry and Oral Biology presents a unique exposition of biochemistry suitable for dental students. It discusses the structural basis of metabolism and the general principles of nutrition. It addresses the soft tissues, hard tissues, and the biology of the mouth. Some of the topics covered in the book are the free radical production; scope of biochemistry; characteristics of atoms; structure and properties of water; molecular building materials; ionization of proteins; affinity chromatography of proteins; structural organization of globular proteins; classification of enzymes; and biochemically important sugar derivatives. The naturally occurring fatty acids are fully covered. The nucleic acid components are discussed in detail. The text describes in depth the energy equivalents of different nutrients. The physiological effects of dietary fiber vitamin D deficiency are completely presented. A chapter is devoted to the alternative methods of fluoride administration and description of vitamins. The book can provide useful information to dental students, and researchers.
Table of Contents
Units
Section 1 Some Preliminary Considerations
1 Introduction
2 From Atoms to Molecules
3 The Molecular Environment
Section 2 Molecular Architecture - The Building Materials
4 The Amino Acids
5 Peptides and Proteins
6 Enzymes
7 Carbohydrates
8 Lipids
9 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids
Section 3 Nutrition - Sources of Energy and Materials
10 General Principles of Nutrition
11 Mineral Nutrition and Metabolism
12 The Vitamins
13 The Composition and Choice of Foods
Section 4 Molecular Organization and Interactions
14 General Principles of Metabolism
15 Cellular Organization
16 Bioenergetics
17 Carbohydrate Metabolism
18 Lipid Metabolism
19 The Metabolism of Proteins and Amino Acids
20 DNA Replication and Gene Expression
21 Gene Organization and Expression in Eukaryotes
22 Mutations, Evolution and Inherited Disease
Section 5 Control Processes
23 The Integration and Control of Metabolism
24 Hormones and Growth Factors
Section 6 Soft Tissues
25 The Body Fluids
26 Epithelium
27 Connective Tissue
Section 7 Calcified Tissues
28 Biological Mineral
29 Bone, Dentine and Cementum
30 The Metabolism of Calcium and Phosphorus
31 The Mineralization Process
32 Enamel
Section 8 Biology of the Mouth
33 The Oral Environment
34 The Formation and Properties of Dental Plaque
35 Plaque Metabolism and Dental Disease
36 The Prevention of Plaque-Induced Diseases
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index
Product details
- No. of pages: 570
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Butterworth-Heinemann 1988
- Published: January 1, 1988
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- eBook ISBN: 9781483183718