Total Chemical Synthesis of Proteins
About this ebook
With contributions from a panel of experts representing a range of disciplines, Total Chemical Synthesis of Proteins presents a carefully curated collection of synthetic approaches and strategies for the total synthesis of native and modified proteins.
Comprehensive in scope, this important reference explores the three main chemoselective ligation methods for assembling unprotected peptide segments, including native chemical ligation (NCL). It includes information on synthetic strategies for the complex polypeptides that constitute glycoproteins, sulfoproteins, and membrane proteins, as well as their characterization. In addition, important areas of application for total protein synthesis are detailed, such as protein crystallography, protein engineering, and biomedical research. The authors also discuss the synthetic challenges that remain to be addressed. This unmatched resource:
- Contains valuable insights from the pioneers in the field of chemical protein synthesis
- Presents proven synthetic approaches for a range of protein families
- Explores key applications of precisely controlled protein synthesis, including novel diagnostics and therapeutics
Written for organic chemists, biochemists, biotechnologists, and molecular biologists, Total Chemical Synthesis of Proteins provides key knowledge for everyone venturing into the burgeoning field of protein design and synthetic biology.
About the author
Ashraf Brik, PhD, is a Professor of Chemistry at the Schulich Faculty of Chemistry in the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.
Philip E. Dawson, PhD, is a Professor of Chemistry at Scripps Research, CA, where he is also the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Lei Liu, PhD, is a Professor of Chemistry at Tsinghua University.
