UID:
almahu_9948026473102882
Format:
1 online resource (455 p.)
ISBN:
1-281-05437-2
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9786611054373
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0-08-052704-3
Content:
The first of its kind, All About Albumin summarizes the chemistry, genetics, metabolism, clinical implications, and commercial aspects of albumin. It provides the most up-to-date sequences, structures, and compositions of many species, and includes more than 2000 references.Key Features* Includes up-to-date sequences, structures, and compositions of many species* Reviews the protein chemistry, genetic control, and metabolism of albumin* Covers medical and cell culture applications in vivo and in vitro, with a section on handling albumin in the laborator
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Front Cover; All about Albumin: Biochemistry, Genetics, and Medical Applications; Copyright Page; Contents; Foreword: All about Albumin; Preface; List of Abbreviations; Chapter 1. Historical Perspective; Chapter 2. The Albumin Molecule: Its Structure and Chemical Properties; I. Primary Structure and Composition; II. Tertiary Structure and Physical Chemical Behavior; Chapter 3. Ligand Binding by Albumin; I. Anionic and Neutral Ligands; II. Cationic Ligands; III. Antibodies: Immunochemistry of Albumin; Chapter 4. Genetics: The Albumin Gene; I. Gene Structure
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II. Close Relatives: The Albumin SuperfamilyIII. Evolution: Origins in the Past; IV. Mutant Forms; Chapter 5. Metabolism: Albumin in the Body; I. Biosynthesis; II. Distribution, Functions, and Fate in the Body; III. Degradation: Role in Nutrition; Chapter 6. Clinical Aspects: Albumin in Medicine; I. Assays; II. Pathology: Changes in Disease; III. Parenteral Uses; Chapter 7. Practical Aspects: Albumin in the Laboratory; I. Methods of Preparation; II. Further Purification: Albumin Heterogeneity; III. Albumin Products and Their in Vitro Applications; IV. Tested Procedures for Use in Laboratory
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BibliographyIndex; Color Plates Section
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-12-552110-3
Language:
English
