Protein Architecture Interfacing Molecular Assemblies and Immobilization Biotechnology

Journal of Food Biochemistry

"...an excellent book that brings this discipline into focus and not only offers a review of principles and concepts on proteins and their organization in surfaces and interfaces, it offers a wealth of experiments and applications. This book accomplishes the goal of the editors, to provide researchers, students in academic institutions and those in industrial companies working on biomaterials, thin organized films, biosensors, protein immobilization and biocompatibility with a valuable source of information."

Booknews

Considers the design, structure, and biological activity of ordered films composed of proteins, polymers, amphiphile molecules, and colloidal particles, and assesses the ability of protein/polyion multilayers to mimic living organelles, discussing how to reach predetermined locations with proteins and orient molecules while preserving their bioactivity. Describes assembly of different proteins layer by layer, proposes methods to place protein globules in definite positions on solid substrates, and demonstrates sequential enzymatic reactions. The editors are affiliated with the Naval Research Laboratory, Louisiana Tech University, and the Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Germany. For researchers, students, and those in industry working on biomaterials, thin organized films, biosensors, and biocompatibility. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)