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Mass Spectrometry for Biotechnology

by Gary Siuzdak
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Overview

If you investigate biological systems and might use mass spectrometry in your research but need to know more about it, this book is for you. It introduces the fundamental concepts of mass spectrometry and how mass spectrometers work. It also presents recent advancements particularly interesting to bio-researchers in an easy-to-understand manner that does not require extensive background in chemistry, math, or physics.

Key Features
* Glossary of basic terms
* Abundant illustrations
* Examples of applications
* Practical tips on using mass spectrometric techniques
* Useful for peptide, protein, oligonucleotide, and carbohydrate analysis
* Simplified description of mass spectrometry including:
* Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI)
* Electrospray Ionization (ESI)
* Fast Atom/Ion Bombardment (FAB)

Audience: Researchers in molecular biology and biotechnology using mass spectrometry for nucleotide and protein sequencing.

Synopsis

Only recently has it been possible to use mass spectrometry for proteins and other large biomolecules most interesting to cell and molecular biologists, biochemists, and biotechnologists. Most bioresearchers do not have sufficient training in mass spectrometry to maximize its usefulness to their research. This book attempts to bring these researchers up to speed.
Mass Spectrometry for Biotechnology introduces the fundamental concepts of mass spectrometry and explains how mass spectrometers work. It also presents recent advances of particular interest to bio-researchers in an easy-to-understand manner than does not require extensive background in chemistry, math, or physics.
Key Features
* Glossary of basic terms
* Abundant illustrations
* Examples of applications
* Practical tips on using mass spectrometric techniques
* Useful for peptide, protein, oligonucleotide, and carbohydrate analysis
* Simplified description of mass spectrometry including:
* Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI)
* Electrospray Ionization (ESI)
* Fast Atom/Ion Bombardment (FAB)

About the Author, Gary Siuzdak

Gary Siuzdak is the director of mass spectrometry research at The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California.

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"...an excellent...source of information on the fundamental aspects of mass spectrometry for the nonexpert, who wishes to use mass spectrometry."
--AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY

Book Details

Published
February 1, 1996
Publisher
Elsevier Science
Pages
180
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780126474718

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