Mass Spectrometry for Biotechnology
- 1st Edition - February 1, 1996
- Latest edition
- Author: Gary Siuzdak
- Language: English
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… Read more
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Description
Description
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
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)
Readership
Readership
Researchers in molecular biology and biotechnology using mass spectrometry for nucleotide and protein sequencing
Table of contents
Table of contents
Historical PerspectiveIon Sources and Sample IntroductionMass Analyzers and Ion DetectorsBasics of Biomolecule Mass SpectrometryPeptide and Protein AnalysisCarbohydrates, Oligonucleotides, and Small MoleculesSpecific Applications
Review quotes
Review quotes
"...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
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: February 12, 1996
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Gary Siuzdak
Affiliations and expertise
The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California, U.S.A.View book on ScienceDirect
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