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About the Book:

Pharmaceutical biochemistry is a much-awaited book in the field of Pharmacy. Targeted mainly to B. Pharmacy & Pharm-D students, this book will also be useful for medical, dental, nursing, and other paramedical students. The main objective of this book is to attract undergraduate 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 Pharmaceutical Biochemistry by providing detailed information about the biomolecules and their metabolic process.

Salient Features:

     ·    As per the PCI revised syllabus the coverage is complete with the basics as well as 2nd semester B. Pharm and 1st-year Pharm-D portion.

     ·    The content of this book is innovative and presented in 12 chapters with a simple and uniform pattern of explanation along with all biochemical reactions.

     ·    To make the learning comfortable and magnetize attention we have used well-labeled diagrams, illustrations, flow charts, simplified and schematic represented biomolecule classification. We have also provided metabolic pathways in an easy-to-understand manner highlighted with chemical structure, type of reaction, energy, and inhibitors, and a detailed and simplified explanation of all biochemical reactions.

     ·    Highlighted structural changes in each and every step of biochemical reaction and Metabolic pathway illustration without structure also included for easy revision.

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

Contents:

Part – I: Basic Biochemistry

1.     Introduction to Biochemistry

2.     Enzymes

Part – II: Biomolecules & its metabolism

3.    Carbohydrates & Its Metabolism

4.     Lipids & Its Metabolism

5.     Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism

6.     Nucleic Acid & Its Metabolism

Part – III: Clinical Biochemistry

7.    Introduction to Clinical Chemistry

8.    Kidney Function Tests or Renal Function Tests

9.    Liver Function Test

10. Lipid Profile Tests

11. Immunochemical Techniques

12. Water, Electrolytes and Acid-base Balance

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.