Peptides from A to Z A Concise Encyclopedia

by Jakubke, Hans-Dieter; Sewald, Norbert

• ISBN13: 9783527317226
• ISBN10: 3527317228
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-05-05
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH

Summary

This mini-encyclopedia contains more than 1,500 alphabetical entries from the entire field of peptide science in one handy volume, as well as the technical terms, acronyms and concepts used in peptide chemistry. It also features the complete sequence of more than 800 peptides, numerous illustrations and numerous cross-references. Areas covered include: - biological peptides and small proteins - peptide hormones - pharmaceutical peptides - peptide antibiotics - peptide inhibitors - peptide reagents - peptide tags - structural classes - synthesis and purification - analytical methods - proteomics and peptidomics. Condensed yet accessible, only essential information is displayed, extensively linked via references to the recent scientific literature for further study.

Author Biography

Norbert Sewald became an Assistant Professor at Leipzig University. Since 1999 he is full Professor at the Bielefeld University where he holds the chair in Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry.

Table of Contents

This mini-encyclopedia contains more than 1500 entries in alphabetical order from the entire field of peptide science, with illustrations and carefully selected bibliography for further study

Areas covered in the encyclopedia include: - biological peptides and small proteins - peptide hormones - pharmaceutical peptides - peptide antibiotics - peptide inhibitors - peptide reagents - peptide tags - structural classes - synthesis and purification - analytical methods - proteomics and peptidomics

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