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By M. Michael Gromiha

Essentially the most urgent initiatives in biotechnology this present day is to free up the functionality of every of the millions of recent genes pointed out on a daily basis. Scientists do that by way of reading and examining proteins, that are thought of the duty strength of a gene. This unmarried resource reference covers all points of proteins, explaining basics, synthesizing the most recent literature, and demonstrating an important bioinformatics instruments to be had at the present time for protein research, interpretation and prediction. scholars and researchers of biotechnology, bioinformatics, proteomics, protein engineering, biophysics, computational biology, molecular modeling, and drug layout will locate this a prepared reference for staying present and effective during this quickly evolving interdisciplinary field.Explains all facets of proteins together with series and constitution research, prediction of protein buildings, protein folding, protein balance, and protein interactions Teaches readers tips on how to research their very own datasets utilizing to be had on-line databases, software program instruments, and net servers, that are indexed and up to date at the book's internet significant other web page.  Presents a cohesive and available review of the sector, utilizing illustrations to provide an explanation for key strategies and particular workouts for college kids.

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