Gain a full understanding of the principles of biochemistry as it relates to clinical medicine
The Thirty-First Edition of Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry continues to emphasize the link between biochemistry and the understanding of disease states, disease pathology, and the practice of medicine. Featuring a full-color presentation and numerous medically relevant examples, Harper’s presents a clear, succinct review of the fundamentals of biochemistry that every student must understand in order to succeed in medical school. 
 

All 58 chapters help you understand the medical relevance of biochemistry:
•  Full-color presentation includes more than 600 illustrations
•  Case studies emphasize the clinical relevance of biochemistry
•  NEW CHAPTER on Biochemistry of Transition Metals addresses the importance and overall pervasiveness of  transition metals
•  Review Questions follow each of the eleven sections
•  Boxed Objectives define the goals of each chapter
•  Tables encapsulate important information
•  Every chapter includes a section on the biomedical importance of a given topic
 

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

•  Emphasis throughout on the integral relationship between biochemistry and disease, diagnostic pathology, and medical practice
•  Hundreds of references to disease states throughout
•  New chapter addressing the biochemical roles of transition metals
•  Many updated review questions•Frequent tables summarizing key links to disease states
•  New text on cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM)
•  Cover picture of the protein structure of the Zika virus, solved by cryo-EM

Applauded by medical students and online reviewers for its currency and engaging style, Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry is essential for USMLE® review and the single-best reference for learning the clinical relevance of any biochemistry topic.