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In Heme, Chlorophyll, and Bilins: Methods and Protocols, an interdisciplinary panel of hands-on investigators describe in detail how to work successfully with chlorophyll, heme, and bilins in biological, medical, chemical, and biochemical research. Each method is presented by a researcher who actually uses it on a daily basis and includes step-by-step instructions and pertinent tricks-of-the-trade that often make the difference between laboratory success and failure. Topics range from methods for the analysis of tetrapyrroles,heme, and hemoproteins, to the biosynthesis and analysis of chlorophyll and bilins.

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Author:   Alison Smith ,  Michael Witty
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   2002 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.970kg
ISBN:  

9781588291110

ISBN 10:   1588291111
Pages:   340
Publication Date:   01 November 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Laboratory Methods for the Study of Tetrapyrroles.- Syntheses of Tetrapyrroles.- General Laboratory Methods for Tetrapyrroles.- Enzymatic Preparation of Tetrapyrrole Intermediates.- Analysis of Biosynthetic Intermediates, 5-Aminolevulinic Acid to Heme.- Analysis of Intermediates and End Products of the Chlorophyll Biosynthetic Pathway.- Analysis of Heme and Hemoproteins.- Hemoproteins Purification and Characterization by Using Aqueous Two-Phase Systems.- Structural Study of Heme Proteins by Electron Microscopy of 2-Dimensional Crystals.- Analysis and Reconstitution of Chlorophyll-Proteins.- Two-Dimensional Crystallization of Chlorophyll Proteins.- Biosynthesis and Analysis of Bilins.- Analysis and Reconstitution of Phytochromes.- Analysis and Reconstitution of Phycobiliproteins: Methods for the Characterization of Bilin Attachment Reactions.

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This handy reference book features a collection of techniques written by experts in the field for working successfully with the title classes of compounds. - Journal of the American Chemical Society

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