Medical Biochemistry: Human Metabolism in Health and Disease

by Miriam D. Rosenthal, Robert H. Glew

Metabolism includes various pathways of chemical reactions; understanding these pathways leads to an improved knowledge of the causes, preventions, and cures for human diseases. Medical Human Metabolism in Health and Disease provides a concise yet thorough explanation of human metabolism and its role in health and diseases. Focusing on the physiological context of human metabolism without extensive consideration of the mechanistic principles of underlying enzymology, the books serves as both a primary text and resource for students and professional in medical, dental, and allied health programs.

448 pages, Paperback

First published February 3, 2009

About the author

Professor of Biochemistry at Eastern Virginia Medical
School. She received her B.A. in biology from Swarthmore College in 1963,
followed by M.S. (1968) and Ph.D. (1974) degrees in biology from Brandeis University.
Since 1977, Dr. Rosenthal has developed curricula, provided instruction, and
conducted assessment of medical and other health professions students in biochernistry,
molecular biology, cell biology, and human genetics. She has served as Course
Director of Medical Biochemistry since 1997.