About the Book:

This Biochemistry book targeted mainly to 2nd Semester B. Pharmacy students. The main objective of this book is to attract B. Pharmacy students and make them understand the basic biochemical process which can be applied in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology. Thus, the book is aimed to eliminate the inadequacy in teaching and learning Biochemistry by providing detailed information about the basic biomolecules & their metabolic process.

Salient Features:

·         As per the PCI revised syllabus, the coverage is complete for 2nd semester B. Pharm.

·         The content of this book is innovative and presented in 5 units with a simple and uniform pattern of explanation along with all biochemical reactions.

·         To make learning comfortable and magnetize attention we have used well-labeled diagrams, illustrations, flow charts, simplified and schematic represented biomolecules classification, easy metabolic pathway presentation highlighted with chemical structure, type of reaction, energetic and inhibitors, with a detailed and simplified explanation of all biochemical reactions.

·         Highlighted structural changes in every biochemical reaction and Metabolic pathway illustration for easy revision.

·         Easy remembrance of enzyme name from the reason behind the naming.

·         Inclusion of probable questions including multiple-choice questions with key, short answers and long answers.

Contents:

1.   biomolecules and Bioenergetics

2.   carbohydrate Metabolism and Biological Oxidation

3.   lipid Metabolism and Amino Acid Metabolism

4.   Nucleic Acid Metabolism

5.   Enzymes

About the Authors:

G. Saravanan, M. Pharm., Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, MNR College of Pharmacy, Sangareddy, Gr. Hyderabad. He received his B. Pharm., a degree from J.K.K.M.M.R.F. College of Pharmacy, B. Komarapalayam, M. Pharm., from C.L. Baid Metha College of Pharmacy, Chennai, and Ph.D., from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. He has been teaching Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, Chemistry of Natural Products, and Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry and performing research work in synthetic medicinal chemistry on novel heterocyclic bio-active compounds for fifteen years. He was a college topper in B. Pharm., and got distinction in M. Pharm. He has received the best paper award six times. In 2018, he received the best teacher award & best researcher award from MNR Educational Trust, Hyderabad. He also secured the best achiever award in the year 2019 from the Association of Pharmacy Professionals, Bhopal. He is the author/co-author of over 100 papers, which include original research articles and presentations at various conferences and symposiums. He became the editorial board member of the International journal “Anti-infective agents” published by Bentham science publishers. He is a life member of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI), Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association (IPGA), and Association of Pharmacy Professionals (APP) and a recognized research guide for Ph.D., scholars at Osmania University. 

V. Alagarsamy, M. Pharm., PhD, FIC, is a Professor and Principal of MNR College of Pharmacy & Director of MNR Foundation for Research & Innovations, Gr. Hyderabad. For his research work, he has collaborated with various research laboratories/organizations like National Cancer Institute, USA; Rega Institute for Medical Research, Belgium; Southern Research Institute, USA; and Sudbury Regional Hospital, Ontario, Canada. He is a recipient of the young scientist award from the Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi. He is the author/co-author of over 200 papers, which include the original research articles and presentations in various conferences and symposiums, having one patent for his credit on the bioactive heterocyclic molecule. He is the co-editor of the international journal “Anti-infective Agents”, published by Bentham Science Publishers. His Books on the title of “Text Book of Medicinal Chemistry,” “Pharmaceutical Chemistry of Natural Products,” “Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry,” “Organic Chemistry - A Comprehensive Approach”, “Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry” and “Practical Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry” are well appreciated in the academic community nationally and received international recognition too. His research activities are supported by the funding agencies like CSIR, DST, and DSIR. Prof. Alagarsamy is a member of the AllIndia Board of Pharmaceutical Education (AIB-PE), AICTE, New Delhi, and a member of the board of studies (Pharmacy) in Osmania University, Hyderabad and is a doctoral committee member and a recognized research guide for PhD scholars in various universities. Recently, Dr. Alagarsamy has been named among the top 2% scientists in the world in the field of Pharmacy with a worldwide subject rank of 1561 by Stanford University, USA. He is the only one ranked in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and 22nd in India in the subject of Pharmacology & Pharmacy.