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OverviewThis book serves as an introduction to protein structure and function. Starting with their makeup from simple building blocks, called amino acids, the 3-dimensional structure of proteins is explained. This leads to a discussion how misfolding of proteins causes diseases like cancer, various encephalopathies, or diabetes. Enzymology and modern concepts of enzyme kinetics are then introduced, taking into account the physiological, pharmacological and medical significance of this often neglected topic. This is followed by thorough coverage of hæmoglobin and myoglobin, immunoproteins, motor proteins and movement, cell-cell interactions, molecular chaperones and chaperonins, transport of proteins to various cell compartments and solute transport across biological membranes. Proteins in the laboratory are also covered, including a detailed description of the purification and determination of proteins, as well as their characterisation for size and shape, structure and molecular interactions. The book emphasises the link between protein structure, physiological function and medical significance. This book can be used for graduate and advanced undergraduate classes covering protein structure and function and as an introductory text for researchers in protein biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, chemistry, biophysics, biomedicine and related courses. About the author: Dr. Buxbaum is a biochemist with interest in enzymology and protein science. He has been working on the biochemistry of membrane transport proteins for nearly thirty years and has taught courses in biochemistry and biomedicine at several universities. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Engelbert BuxbaumPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 2nd ed. 2015 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 1.212kg ISBN: 9783319199191ISBN 10: 3319199196 Pages: 521 Publication Date: 07 December 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDr. Buxbaum is a biochemist with interests in enzymology and protein science. He has special experience with isolation of soluble and membrane proteins, assay development, enzyme kinetics, binding, and transport studies. Dr. Buxbaum has taught courses in biochemistry, protein science, and molecular medicine at various universities. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |