Amino Acid and Peptide Synthesis / Edition 2

by John Jones

Overview

This is a thoroughly updated edition of one of the best selling titles in the Oxford Chemistry Primer series. John Jones provides an excellent, easy to read introduction to amino acid and peptide synthesis aimed at second and final year students. The text begins with a brief survey of the role and diversity of amino acids, peptides, and proteins in nature, and goes on to describe and explain the principal methods of chemical synthesis. With its emphasis on chemical principles and strategies rather than detailed technical matters, the book will be essential reading for all students of chemistry with an interest in this field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199257386
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	08/01/2002
Series:	Oxford Chemistry Primers , #7
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	9.50(w) x 7.30(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Balliol College, Oxford

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. α-Amino acid synthesis3. α-Amino protection4. α-Carboxy protection5. Peptide bond formation6. Residue-specific considerations7. Strategy and tactics8. Solution peptide synthesis9. Solid phase peptide synthesis10. GFP, a tour de forceAPPENDIX A. Abbreviations and their useAPPENDIX B. Further reading and general sourcesIndex

Editorial Reviews

"With its emphasis on chemical principles and strategies rather than detailed technical matters, the text will be useful for undergraduate students in chemistry and biochemistry."—SciTech Book News

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