For similar content on the molecular basis of life, modern students often use Stryer Biochemistry .

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Analysis of metabolic pathways, including catabolism and anabolism, and how they are regulated.

It heavily emphasizes the "medico-biological and pharmaceutical aspects" of biological chemistry, making it highly relevant for clinical studies.

Biochemistry by E.A. Stroev (originally published in Russian as "Биологическая химия" and later in English by Mir Publishers, Moscow in 1989) is a foundational, classical textbook geared toward medical and pharmaceutical students. It is distinct for its focus on the molecular mechanisms underpinning both normal physiological processes and pathological states. Overview of Stroev’s Biochemistry

The material is generally divided into four major sections, covering the structural organization of cells, vital activity, metabolism, and functional biochemistry of organs and tissues.