Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (3rd Edition) (Chinese Edition)

Author: Zhou Haimeng et al. Translated
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Features: The original English version of this book is a renowned scientific classic that elucidates biochemical principles. The first edition was published in 1982. The second edition, published in 1993, involved partial modifications and reorganization of the chapters from the first edition. The third edition, published in 2000, not only modified and reorganized the chapters from the second edition but also added new content, including many entirely new molecular graphics. It comprehensively summarizes the major achievements and new advancements in modern biochemical principles and technologies. The advantages of the original book are evident. First, its content is relatively comprehensive. It consists of four parts: the first part is an introduction and a series of background knowledge introductions, the second part primarily introduces the main types of molecules within cells, the third part mainly covers intermediary metabolism, and the fourth part discusses information pathways. Second, its content is relatively up-to-date. It includes a chapter on biological signals; discusses the new functions of myoglobin, hemoglobin, immunoglobulins, and muscles; incorporates newly developed content on metabolic regulation, the structure of enzymes and enzyme complexes, and more; introduces new diseases caused by metabolic defects; the related content on oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthetic phosphorylation has been rewritten, incorporating the structures of newly discovered membrane-bound enzyme complexes and the remarkable mechanism of ATP synthase; the chapters on genetic information pathways have been systematically revised, and the organization has been improved. Furthermore, the book introduces many important techniques to elucidate established concepts and principles. The new methods primarily include NMR, mass spectrometry, SELEX, and DNA microarrays. Finally, the book features many structural diagrams of large molecules, with a total of over 1,000 color illustrations (including charts, photos, and molecular graphics), emphasizing the explanation of fundamental principles and helping readers gain a deeper understanding of experimental methods.