Encyclopaedia of Science and Technology : Biochemistry

"Over the last few years, the language of biochemistry has expanded enormously to the extent that few scientists can expect to be familiar with all the terms and concepts. At the same time, terms from other subject areas--including mathematics, statistics, physics and other life sciences--appear increasingly in the biochemical literature. The encyclopaedia of biochemistry provides a comprehensive and \'encyclopaedic\' survey of modern biochemistry. This edition of the popular encyclopaedia has been comprehensively reviewed and updated to include many important new concepts and words. The entries are short but informative, providing up-to-date information on a broad range of topics, including definitions for terms from the fields of bioinformatics, biophysics, cell biology, chemistry, genetics, immunology, mathematics, microbiology, pharmacology, systems biology and toxicology. There are over 5000 main entries, which include; details of biochemical substances and the processes in which they are involved, and definitions of biochemical symbols and abbreviations. Each entry is accessibly written. They point out pit-falls where terms are often confused, and explain the precise syntax of biochemical terms such as Greek letters and other formatting, which are invariably lost when searching the internet. In addition, the dictionary is generously illustrated with over 500 chemical structures. The encyclopaedia of biochemistry will serve as an invaluable reference text for student and professional biochemists and molecular biologists seeking information both from within and outside their own fields. It will also be of relevance and use to a broader audience of life scientists seeking an authoritative overview of fundamental principles." (jacket)