Ebook: Biomacromolecules: Introduction to Structure, Function and Informatics

This book provides an integrated treatment of the structure and function of nucleic acids, proteins, and glycans, including thorough coverage of relevant computational biochemistry.

The text begins with an introduction to the biomacromolecules, followed by discussion of methods of isolation and purification, physiochemical and biochemical properties, and structural characteristics. The next section of the book deals with sequence analysis, analysis of conformation using spectroscopy, chemical synthesis, and computational approaches. The following chapters discuss biomolecular interactions, enzyme action, gene transmission, signal transduction, and biomacromolecular informatics. The author concludes with presenting the latest findings in genomics, proteomics, glycomics, and biomacromolecular evolution.

This text is an invaluable resource for research professionals wishing to move into genomics, proteomics, and glycomics research. It is also useful for students in biochemistry, molecular biology, bioengineering, biotechnology, and bioinformatics.Content:
Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–14):
Chapter 2 Monomer Constituents of Biomacromolecules (pages 15–30):
Chapter 3 Purification and Characterization (pages 31–54):
Chapter 4 Biomacromolecular Structure: Nucleic Acids (pages 55–93):
Chapter 5 Biomacromolecular Structure: Proteins (pages 94–146):
Chapter 6 Biomacromolecular Structure: Polysaccharides (pages 147–182):
Chapter 7 Studies of Biomacromolecular Structures: Spectroscopic Analysis of Conformation (pages 183–219):
Chapter 8 Studies of Biomacromolecular Structures: Chemical Synthesis (pages 220–248):
Chapter 9 Studies of Biomacromolecular Structures: Computation and Modeling (pages 249–288):
Chapter 10 Biomacromolecular Interaction (pages 289–321):
Chapter 11 Biomacromolecular Catalysis (pages 322–397):
Chapter 12 Signal Transduction and Biodegradation (pages 398–435):
Chapter 13 Biosynthesis and Genetic Transmission (pages 436–514):
Chapter 14 Biomacromolecular Informatics (pages 515–557):
Chapter 15 Genomics (pages 558–593):
Chapter 16 Proteomics (pages 594–654):
Chapter 17 Glycomics (pages 655–679):
Chapter 18 Biomacromolecular Evolution (pages 680–709):