| Description |
xi, 299 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Series |
Primers in exercise science series |
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Primers in exercise science series.
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| Contents |
Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Tribute to Michael E. Houston -- Part I Proteins and Enzymes - The Basis of Biochemistry -- Chapter One Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins -- Nature of Amino Acids -- Characteristics of Peptides -- Structure of Proteins -- Next Stage - Proteomics-The New Systems Approach to Biomedical Health and Exercise Science -- Summary -- Review Questions -- Chapter Two Enzymes -- Enzymes as Catalysts -- Rates of Enzymatic Reactions -- Enzyme Cofactors -- Classification of Enzymes -- Protein Transporters -- Oxidations and Reductions -- Regulation of Enzyme Activity -- Measurement of Enzyme Activity -- Next Stage - Redox Regulation of the SERCA Pump in Vascular Physiology and Disease -- Summary -- Review Questions -- Chapter Three Gene Transcription and Protein Synthesis -- DNA and RNA -- Transcription -- Posttranscriptional Modifications of RNA -- Translation -- Posttranslational Processing of Polypeptides -- Protein Degradation -- Regulation of Gene Expression in Exercise and Training -- Next Stage - MicroRNAs and the Adaptive Response to Exercise Training -- Summary -- Review Questions -- Part II Metabolism - Regulation and Adaptation to Exercise and Training -- Chapter Four Energy Systems and Bioenergetics -- Energy Requirements of Skeletal Muscle -- Energy-Rich Phosphates -- Energy Systems -- Bioenergetics -- Next Stage - Epigenetic Control of Skeletal Muscle Fiber Type and Metabolic Potential -- Summary -- Review Questions -- Chapter Five Oxidative Phosphorylation -- Overview of Metabolism -- Mitochondria -- Citric Acid Cycle -- Electron Transport Chain -- Coupled Phosphorylation -- Regulation of Oxidative Phosphorylation -- Quantification of Redox Reactions -- Oxidants and Antioxidants -- -- Next Stage - Effects of Aging and Exercise Training on Muscle Mitochondria -- Summary -- Review Questions -- Chapter Six Carbohydrate and Related Metabolism -- Carbohydrates -- |
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Cellular Uptake of Glucose -- Phosphorylation of Glucose -- Glycolysis -- Glycogen Metabolism -- Lactate Metabolism -- Oxidation of Cytoplasmic NADH -- Gluconeogenesis -- Pentose Phosphate Pathway -- Signaling Pathways -- Next Stage - Carbohydrate, Exercise Performance, and Fatigue -- Summary -- Review Questions -- Chapter Seven Lipid Metabolism -- Types of Lipids -- Fat Storage and Metabolism -- Oxidation of Fatty Acids -- Oxidation of Ketone Bodies -- Synthesis of Fatty Acids -- Fat as Fuel for Exercise -- Metabolism During Exercise - Fat Versus Carbohydrate -- Adipose Tissue as an Endocrine Tissue -- Cholesterol -- Next Stage - Exercise, -Hour Fat Oxidation, and Weight Loss -- Summary -- Review Questions -- -- Chapter Eight Amino Acid and Protein Metabolism -- Overview of Amino Acid Metabolism -- Degradation of Amino Acids -- Urea Cycle -- Fate of Amino Acid Carbon Skeletons -- Amino Acid Metabolism During Exercise -- Additional Roles for Amino Acids -- Next Stage - Effects of Diet and Exercise on Protein Degradation and Synthesis -- Summary -- Review Questions -- Appendix - Answers to Review Questions -- Glossary -- References -- Index -- About the Authors |
| Summary |
"Biochemistry primer for exercise science, fourth edition, presents an introduction to biochemistry that will give readers greater insight into the molecular aspects of human physical activity. Reflecting the rapid development of the field, this classic text continues to present the essentials of biochemistry - molecular biology, basic chemistry, metabolism, and transcription regulation - in an easy-to-understand format." |
| Notes |
Rev. ed. of: Biochemistry primer for exercise science / Michael E. Houston. 3rd ed. c2006 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-292) and index |
| Subject |
Biochemistry.
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Biomechanics.
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Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
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Human mechanics.
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Metabolism.
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Exercise -- physiology.
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Metabolism -- physiology.
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| Author |
Houston, Michael E., 1941-2008, author
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Tupling, A. Russell, 1970- author
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| LC no. |
2012001957 |
| ISBN |
0736096051 |
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9780736096058 |
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