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Series Editor:
Richard A. Harvey
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Illustrated Reviews:
Biochemistry
Fifth Edition
, Lippincott’s
Illustrated Reviews:
Biochemistry
Fifth Edition
Richard A. Harvey, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biochemistry
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Piscataway, New Jersey
Denise R. Ferrier, PhD
Professor
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Drexel University College of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Product Manager: Jennifer Verbiar
Designer: Holly Reid McLaughlin
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Harvey, Richard A., Ph. D.
Biochemistry / Richard A. Harvey, Denise R. Ferrier ; computer graphics, Michael Cooper. -- 5th ed.
p. cm.
Rev. ed. of: Biochemistry / Pamela C. Champe, Richard A. Harvey, Denise R. Ferrier. 4th ed. c2008.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-60831-412-6 (alk. paper)
1. Biochemistry--Outlines, syllabi, etc. 2. Biochemistry--Examinations, questions, etc. 3. Clinical biochemistry--Outlines, syllabi,
etc. 4. Clinical biochemistry--Examinations, questions, etc. I. Ferrier, Denise R. II. Title.
QP514.2.C48 2010
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2010008046
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However, the authors, editors, and publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions or for any consequences from application
of the information in this book and make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the currency, completeness, or
accuracy of the contents of the publication. Application of this information in a particular situation remains the professional
responsibility of the practitioner; the clinical treatments described and recommended may not be considered absolute and
universal recommendations.
The authors, editors, and publisher have exerted every effort to ensure that drug selection and dosage set forth in this
text are in accordance with the current recommendations and practice at the time of publication. However, in view of ongoing
research, changes in government regulations, and the constant flow of information relating to drug therapy and drug reactions, the
reader is urged to check the package insert for each drug for any change in indications and dosage and for added warnings and
precautions. This is particularly important when the recommended agent is a new or infrequently employed drug.
Some drugs and medical devices presented in this publication have Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for
limited use in restricted research settings. It is the responsibility of the health care provider to ascertain the FDA status of each
drug or device planned for use in their clinical practice.
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Illustrated
Reviews
Series Editor:
Richard A. Harvey
n
io
it
ed
h
5t
Richard Harvey
Denise Ferrier
, Lippincott’s
Illustrated Reviews:
Biochemistry
Fifth Edition
, Lippincott’s
Illustrated Reviews:
Biochemistry
Fifth Edition
Richard A. Harvey, PhD
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biochemistry
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Piscataway, New Jersey
Denise R. Ferrier, PhD
Professor
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Drexel University College of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
, Acquisitions Editor: Susan Rhyner
Product Manager: Jennifer Verbiar
Designer: Holly Reid McLaughlin
Copyright © 2011 (2008, 2005, 1994, 1987) Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a Wolters Kluwer business
351 West Camden Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Two Commerce Square
2001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by
any means, including as photocopies or scanned-in or other electronic copies, or utilized by any information storage and retrieval
system without written permission from the copyright owner, except for brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.
Materials appearing in this book prepared by individuals as part of their official duties as U.S. government employees are not
covered by the above-mentioned copyright. To request permission, please contact Lippincott Williams & Wilkins at Two
Commerce Square, 2001 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, via email at , or via website at lww.com
(products and services).
Printed in China
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Harvey, Richard A., Ph. D.
Biochemistry / Richard A. Harvey, Denise R. Ferrier ; computer graphics, Michael Cooper. -- 5th ed.
p. cm.
Rev. ed. of: Biochemistry / Pamela C. Champe, Richard A. Harvey, Denise R. Ferrier. 4th ed. c2008.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-60831-412-6 (alk. paper)
1. Biochemistry--Outlines, syllabi, etc. 2. Biochemistry--Examinations, questions, etc. 3. Clinical biochemistry--Outlines, syllabi,
etc. 4. Clinical biochemistry--Examinations, questions, etc. I. Ferrier, Denise R. II. Title.
QP514.2.C48 2010
612'.015--dc22
2010008046
The publishers have made every effort to trace the copyright holders for borrowed material. If they have inadvertently overlooked
any, they will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity.
DISCLAIMER
Care has been taken to confirm the accuracy of the information present and to describe generally accepted practices.
However, the authors, editors, and publisher are not responsible for errors or omissions or for any consequences from application
of the information in this book and make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the currency, completeness, or
accuracy of the contents of the publication. Application of this information in a particular situation remains the professional
responsibility of the practitioner; the clinical treatments described and recommended may not be considered absolute and
universal recommendations.
The authors, editors, and publisher have exerted every effort to ensure that drug selection and dosage set forth in this
text are in accordance with the current recommendations and practice at the time of publication. However, in view of ongoing
research, changes in government regulations, and the constant flow of information relating to drug therapy and drug reactions, the
reader is urged to check the package insert for each drug for any change in indications and dosage and for added warnings and
precautions. This is particularly important when the recommended agent is a new or infrequently employed drug.
Some drugs and medical devices presented in this publication have Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for
limited use in restricted research settings. It is the responsibility of the health care provider to ascertain the FDA status of each
drug or device planned for use in their clinical practice.
To purchase additional copies of this book, call our customer service department at (800) 638-3030 or fax orders to (301) 223-
2320. International customers should call (301) 223-2300.
Visit Lippincott Williams & Wilkins on the Internet: http://www.lww.com. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins customer service
representatives are available from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, EST.
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