Blood Gas Analysis
Introduction Blood gas analysis is a vital diagnostic tool used to evaluate: Oxygenation status Ventilation status Acid–base balance It helps […]
SPECIALIZATION: MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
Nutrition – II
Caloric Value of Foods The caloric value of food refers to the amount of energy released when food is completely
Biochemistry of Ageing
Introduction Ageing is a complex, progressive, and irreversible biological process. It is characterized by a gradual decline in physiological and
Haemoglobin Pigments
Introduction Degradation pigments of haemoglobin are coloured products formed during the normal breakdown of haemoglobin. Haemoglobin degradation occurs after the
Xenobiotic
Introduction Xenobiotics are chemical substances that are foreign to the human body and are not normally produced during metabolism. Common
Nucleic Acids
Introduction Nucleic acids are high–molecular-weight biological macromolecules that store, transmit, and express genetic information. Chemically, they are polymers of nucleotides
Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis and Fatty Liver
Introduction Cholesterol is a vital sterol lipid essential for normal structure and function of cell membranes, synthesis of steroid hormones,
Disorders of Plasma Lipids and Lipoproteins
Introduction Plasma lipids include cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipids, and free fatty acids, which are essential for energy metabolism, membrane structure, and
Bone Chemistry
Introduction Bone is a specialized connective tissue that provides mechanical support, protection, mineral storage, and metabolic regulation. Bone is a
Connective Tissue Extracellular Matrix
Introduction The connective tissue extracellular matrix is a mesoderm-derived tissue that provides structural support, strength, and metabolic integration to organs
Biosynthesis and Storage of Fats
Introduction Fats (lipids) are essential biomolecules that serve as a major source of energy in the human body. They provide
Hormones
Introduction The term hormone comes from the Greek word hormao, meaning “to excite” or “to set in motion.” Hormones play
Disorders of Protein Metabolism – I
Introduction Plasma proteins are a heterogeneous group found in blood plasma, constituting a significant blood component. They originate primarily from
Cardiac Profile Test
Introduction A cardiac profile test is a comprehensive panel of blood tests designed to evaluate the heart’s overall health and