Proteins: Structure and Function

by David Whitford

Structure and Function is a comprehensive introduction to the study of proteins and their importance to modern biochemistry. Each chapter addresses the structure and function of proteins with a definitive theme designed to enhance student understanding. Opening with a brief historical overview of the subject the book moves on to discuss the ‘building blocks’ of proteins and their respective chemical and physical properties. Later chapters explore experimental and computational methods of comparing proteins, methods of protein purification and protein folding and stability. The latest developments in the field are included and key concepts introduced in a user-friendly way to ensure that students are able to grasp the essentials before moving on to more advanced study and analysis of proteins.

An invaluable resource for students of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Medicine and Chemistry providing a modern approach to the subject of Proteins.

Genres: Science, Biology, Nonfiction

1237 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Dgg32 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice entry-intermediate level book for biologist.

However, some chapters are just too fast into details. Of cource, to explain from the obvious to insightful more smoothly takes a lot more pages. So in this aspect, this book is more suitable as a reference handbook to provide you with entry and overview level of information into all protein related topics.