This podcast is created to supplement learning of Biochemistry for Medical students and professions in their first few years.
Citric Acid Cycle (2021)
In this episode, I discuss about the Citric Acid Cycle that is part of cellular respiration; and the synthesis of glucose in Gluconeogenesis when the body is in fasting state.
10/19/2021 • 14 minutes, 45 seconds
Enzymes (2021)
In this episode, I discuss about the importance of Enzymes in the body, how it catalyzes reactions and the factors that affect its activity
10/11/2021 • 17 minutes, 17 seconds
Protein Synthesis (2021)
In this episode, discuss about the genetic code and various types of mutations, the steps of protein synthesis and post-translational modifications.
10/8/2021 • 16 minutes, 36 seconds
Protein Structure (2021)
In this episode, I discuss about the 4 levels of protein structure: primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures and correlate disease states to changes in protein structure.
9/17/2021 • 12 minutes, 43 seconds
Bioenergetics (2021)
In this full episode, I discuss about Bioenergetics the central role of ATP in cellular respiration. I explain anabolism and catabolism in endergonic and exergonic reactions. I also discuss about importance of water in fluid and electrolyte balance.
9/13/2021 • 20 minutes, 13 seconds
Hyperlipidemia
In this episide, I discuss about Hyperlipedemia and its causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and pathophysiology.
2/7/2021 • 18 minutes, 53 seconds
Immunodeficiencies
In this episode, I discuss about the various immune deficiency syndromes (primary and secondary) that may affect the respiratory system.
1/21/2021 • 18 minutes, 44 seconds
Pathophysiology of Autoimmune diseases in MSK
In this episode, I discuss about the immunological mechanisms underlying autoimmune disease and identify examples of rheumatological conditions with an autoimmune basis (SLE, RA, Sjogren syndrome and Vasulitis).
1/6/2021 • 22 minutes, 23 seconds
Cancer Defences
In this episode, I discuss about our immune system and cancer, as well as immunotherapies that target cancer cells
12/7/2020 • 8 minutes, 33 seconds
Hypersensitivity (Type IV)
This episode discusses about our skin immune system and how Type IV hypersensitivity leads to skin disorders such as contact dermatitis, psoriasis and atopic eczema
12/3/2020 • 5 minutes, 28 seconds
Allergies and Hypersensitivity
This episode discusses about allergies and hypersensitivity (Type I) and anaphylaxis.
11/30/2020 • 4 minutes, 12 seconds
Pulmonary Defence Mechanisms
This podcast discusses about our different pulmonary defence mechanisms that protect our airways and lungs from particles to pathogens.
11/30/2020 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
Innate and Adaptive immunity
In this episode, I discuss about how our innate and adaptive immunity responds when bacterial or viral pathogens invade our body
11/17/2020 • 6 minutes, 41 seconds
Immune System
In this episode, I discuss about the importance of our immune system and the different lines of defence against pathogens and disease
10/25/2020 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
Glycolysis
In this episode, I discuss about the first step in Glucose metabolism and how that generates ATP energy for our cells
10/20/2020 • 4 minutes, 44 seconds
Gene Regulation
In this episode, I discuss about how the genetic information in our DNA is being transferred to RNA and how this process is regulated.
10/7/2020 • 5 minutes, 24 seconds
Nucleic acids (2021)
This full episode discusses about the importance of nucleic acids in our body, and the structure and function of DNA and RNA. I will also discuss about how DNA is replicated in our cells.
10/5/2020 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
pH and Henderson-Hasselbalch equation
This episode discusses about pH and its influence on amino acids, as well as the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation to quantify pH effects.
9/25/2020 • 7 minutes, 22 seconds
Amino acids
This episode discusses about the different types of amino acids and their properties
9/24/2020 • 5 minutes, 41 seconds
Bioenergetics
This episode describes the generation and use of ATP as a carrier of energy in the cell
9/22/2020 • 4 minutes, 41 seconds
Biomolecules
This episode describes the important Biomolecules in the body: Nucleic acids, Proteins, Lipids and Carbohydrates
9/19/2020 • 5 minutes, 42 seconds
Hypothalamus-Pituitary axis (2021)
This episode describes the hormones produced by the Hypothalamus-pituitary axis and their main functions and how they are controlled
9/18/2020 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
Bilirubin and Jaundice
This episode describes the 4 different types of Jaundice: Prehepatic, post-hepatic, hepatic and neonatal Jaundice and their associations with metabolism of Bilirubin