Biochemistry of Vision
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Biochemistry of Vision

  1. 290 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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Biochemistry of Vision

About this book

Biochemistry of Vision provides information pertinent to vision biochemistry. This book discusses the biochemical information derived primarily from studies on nonocular tissues and describes the biochemical reactions related to the function of the retina and pigmented epithelium. Organized into 16 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the visual system and the structure of the vertebrate eye. The text then proceeds with a discussion of photoreceptor, which has a highly membranous structure. Other chapters cover a brief discussion of several topics, including biomembranes, photochemistry, spectral properties of retinal isomers, and the photochemical properties of the chromophore of rhodopsin. This book discusses as well the properties and intramembrane disposition of rhodopsin. The final chapter deals with the biochemistry of photoreceptor disorders and summarizes the basic knowledge on neurotransmitters and electrophysiology in the retina. This book is intended for ophthalmologists and medical students who are interested in the molecular aspects of photoreceptor diseases.

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Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Biochemistry of Vision
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Chapter 1. Structure of the Eye
  7. Chapter 2. Properties of Biomembranes
  8. Chapter 3. Rod Outer Segment Membranes
  9. Chapter 4. Photochemistry
  10. Chapter 5. Structure and Spectral Properties of Retinal Isomers
  11. Chapter 6. Chromophore of Rhodopsin
  12. Chapter 7. Intermediates Formed by Photobleaching of Visual Pigments
  13. Chapter 8. Purification and Properties of Rhodopsin
  14. Chapter 9. Metabolism and Functions of Retinol and Its Derivatives
  15. Chapter 10. Metabolism of the Retina and Pigmented Epithelium
  16. Chapter 11. Bacteriorhodopsin and Halorhodopsin
  17. Chapter 12. Cell Biology of Photoreceptor Membranes
  18. Chapter 13. Cellular Receptors and Signal Transmission
  19. Chapter 14. Electrophysiology and Neurotransmitters
  20. Chapter 15. Visual Excitation
  21. Chapter 16. Biochemistry of Photoreceptor Disorders
  22. Index