Protein Engineering and Design outlines the rapid advances in computer-based modeling, protein engineering, and methods needed for protein and peptide preparation and characterization. This indispensable reference lays the groundwork for understanding this multidisciplinary activity while providing an introduction for researchers and students to the field of protein design. Key Features * Introduces and defines the techniques involved in protein engineering and design * Provides a concise overview of key technologies involved and demonstrates their contributions to the specialized design and production of novel proteins and peptides
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Protein Engineering and Design This Page Intentionally Left Blank Protein ng:neer:ng and Design Edited by Paul R. Carey Department of Biochemistry Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, Ohio ACADEMIC PRESS San Diego New York Boston London Sydney Tokyo Toronto This book is printed on acid-free paper. Copyright © 1996 by ACADEMIC PRESS, INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. A c a d e m i c Press, Inc. A Division of Harcourt Brace & Company 525 B Street, Suite 1900, San Diego, California 92101-4495 United Kingdom Edition published by Academic Press Limited 24-28 Oval Road, London NW1 7DX Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Protein engineering and design / edited by Paul Carey. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-12-159640-0 (alk. pap