Ebook: Protein folding: an introduction

Intro; Preface; Contents; About the Authors; 1 Protein Folding: An Introduction; 1 Protein Structure-How Is Structure Maintained?; 1.1 The Dawn of Protein Structural Biology; 1.2 The Universe of Protein Structures; 1.3 Physical Interactions Stabilising Proteins; 1.4 Protein Dynamics and Solvation; 2 Protein Folding-Why Is Structure Acquired?; 2.1 The Anfinsen Experiments; 2.2 The Thermodynamic Hypothesis; 2.3 Driving Forces for Protein Folding-Hydrophobic Effect and the Thermodynamics of Protein Folding; 3 Folding Kinetics and Mechanisms: How Is Structure Acquired?;This snapshot volume is designed to provide a smooth entry into the field of protein folding. Presented in a concise manner, each section introduces key concepts while providing a brief overview of the relevant literature. Outlook subsections will pinpoint specific aspects related to emerging methodologies, concepts and trends.