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In Crystallographic Methods and Protocols leading specialists in the application of X-ray crystallography to biological problems provide a basic and comprehensive guide to its successful use in obtaining detailed three-dimensional structures of proteins, nucleic acids, and their complexes. These deeply experienced researchers describe in clear practical terms their proven methods for preparing samples, crystallizing them, obtaining preliminary characterizations, acquiring and analyzing data, and solving and refining structures. Their step-by-step instructions give biologically trained workers immediate access to a powerful technique essential to solving many biologically relevant problems.

Authors: Jones, Christopher; Mulloy, Barbara; Sanderson, Mark R.

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Authors: Trower, Michael K.

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An essential core collection of the latest molecular and genetic techniques for cloning, subcloning, sequencing, PCR, protein expression, and much more. Each protocol represents a time-tested, step-by-step recipe that creates an understanding of the procedure, easily reproducible results, and confidence that the procedure will work. The collection includes not only many updated and improved classic techniques, but also a powerful group of advanced methods that point to future progress, among them nonisotopic DNA labeling, silver staining, and automatic sequencing. This excellent bench companion will help those who need to learn for the first time how to conduct research on the molecular biology of nucleic acids or those who need to broaden their competence and laboratory skills. Even highly skilled researchers will find many time-saving techniques.

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A comprehensive collection of essential, time-tested recipes for successful protein fractionation and purification in any experimental circumstance. The protocols give step-by-step instructions on how to select a source for the protein of interest, how to obtain a usable initial extract, how to purify the protein from that extract using both chemical and molecular methods, and how to dry and store the purified protein. Protein Purification Protocols provides all that is needed to design and carry out a successful purification program. It helps both experienced and novice investigators to clarify and define their purification problems and then provides a comprehensive set of tools for a practical solution. Authors Doonan, Shawn

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Leading experts demonstrate how to successfully apply the fundamentals of NMR to the study of the properties of proteins. They cover not only assignment and structure determination techniques, but also the practical aspects of experimental set-up, protein production, data processing, and binding studies. Extensive treatments of paramagnetics and metalloproteins, membrane-bound proteins, and protein–ligand complexes are also included. Its focused treatment of proteins make it an indispensable study guide for chemists and biochemists, including both those with only a basic knowledge of NMR, as well as more experienced investigators.

 Authors: Reid, David G.

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Leading practitioners authoritatively describe the newest and most effective spectrometric techniques for the analysis of proteins and peptides. The areas covered range from the elucidation of primary and secondary protein structure and the rapid identification of proteins using database techniques to methods for sequencing, as well as methods for the quantitative determination of peptides. Other chapters provide detailed information on the analysis of glycoproteins and glycopeptides and on the use of mass spectrometry to probe the interactions of proteins, both covalent and noncovalent.

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In Recombinant Antibodies for Cancer Therapy: Methods and Protocols, Martin Welschoff and J?rgen Krauss present a collection of carefully selected protocols for the design, construction, and characterization of novel anticancer therapeutics based on recombinant antibody technology. These readily reproducible methods include coverage of hybridoma-derived recombinant antibodies, recombinant antibody fragments from phagemid-displayed antibody repertoires, antibody fragments with additional properties, and large-scale production of recombinant antibodies for clinical applications. Concise review articles also survey the current status of recombinant antibodies in cancer therapy, as well as the generation of antibody molecules through antibody engineering.

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Peter Eigil Nielsen has assembled a critically evaluated collection of key PNA protocols that are either already well established around the world, such as PCR-clamping and in situ hybridization, or that display promise of significant future impact. Basic methods for PNA oligomer synthesis and analysis have also been included. Written by experts with hands-on in the methods they describe, these readily reproducible protocols contain detailed step-by-step instructions, tips on avoiding pitfalls and on extending the method to other situations, and introductory material explaining the theory behind the process.

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Marten Hofker and Jan van Deursen have assembled a multidisciplinary collection of readily reproducible methods for working with mice, and particularlyfor generating mouse models that will enable us to better understand gene function. Described in step-by-step detail by highly experienced investigators, these proven techniques include new methods for conditional, induced knockout, and transgenic mice, as well as for working with mice in such important research areas as immunology, cancer, and atherosclerosis. Such alternative strategies as random mutagenesis and viral gene transduction for studying gene function in the mouse are also presented.

Authors: M. H. Hofker and J. van Deursen

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A collection by leading experts detail of readily reproducible methods for identifying polymorphisms in the human MHC. Described in step-by-step detail to ensure robust and successful experimental results, these techniques provide DNA-based protocols for the study of polymorphism in HLA class I and II genes and in non-HLA HMC genes associated with human disease (TAP1, TAP 2, C2, C4, and TNF- a). The authors also describe methods for accessing HLA sequence data from electronic databases designed to catalog HLA-region genes and their alleles.

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Bryan John Smith updates his much-acclaimed first edition with new and updated techniques for determining the sequence of proteins and peptides. This edition includes not only novel approaches to the validation of quality assurance methods, reflecting the current importance of biopharmaceuticals, but also offers a guide to analysis of protein sequence information via the powerful new tools of bioinformatics. Comprehensive and up-to-date, Protein Sequencing Protocols, Second Edition, provides for both novice and expert investigators alike a ready source of easy-to-follow protocols that simplify choosing the most appropriate method for protein sequence determination.

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