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Introduction to Protein Architecture

The Structural Biology of Proteins

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Written in a clear and engaging style, and profusely illustrated with superb computer graphics, Introduction to Protein Architecture is a textbook for second and third year undergraduate students and beginning post-graduate students, and will be of interest to all biological and medical scientists whose work touches on proteins.
The structures and functions of proteins unlock the secrets inherent in genomes, including the human genome. The emphasis of this book is on protein architecture, on proteins as three-dimensional patterns. A new field, bioinformatics, has grown up around gene and protein sequences and structures. It has captured the interest of many scientists for its intellectual challenges, its potential for useful applications, and promising scope for careers. This book introduces the use of the World Wide Web in bioinformatics.
Written by one of the leaders in this field, Introduction to Protein Architecture explains the general characteristics of proteins that underlie the very great variety of folding patterns observed in nature. For specialists in structural biology, it contains the core of what they need to know. For students and workers in related disciplines, undergraduates or beginning graduate students in biology, chemistry, medicine, bioinformatics, and related fields it contains what they will be able to apply to their own work. Topics treated include: Pattern and form in protein structure; The building blocks; The relationship between amino acid sequence and protein structure; Secondary, supersecondary and tertiary structure; Classifications and hierarchies of protein folding patterns; Protein evolution; How proteins change conformation (and why).
To suit the needs of courses, each chapter includes recommended reading, lists of useful web sites, traditional exercises, and a new type of exercise called a weblem, for WEB-based probLEM.

This is truly a monument to the architecture of proteins: a gorgeous tour of the structures that dwell within us. The "frozen music" of biology is clearly presented in beautiful detail. The text should be considered for any introductory graduate level course in biochemistry.

The photosynthetic reaction centre: protein structure in a microcosm
The reaction centre from Rhodopseudomonas viridis
Conclusions
In vivo, in vitro, in silicio
Why study proteins?
Protein structure and conformation
The known protein structures
The Protein Data Bank
The World Wide Web
Summary
Glossary
Pattern and form in protein structure
Helices and sheets
The hierarchical nature of protein architecture
An album of small structures
Classification of protein structures
Loops
Protein-ligand interactions
The varieties of protein structure
Catalogues of protein structure
The known structures
a-helical proteins
B-sheet proteins
a + B proteins
a / B proteins
Closed B-a-B barrel structures
Irregular structures
Conclusions
Molecular evolution
Evolution of DNA and proteins
Evolution of protein structures
Structural relationships among related molecules
Evolution in selected protein families
Evolution of the globins
Evolution of serine proteinases of the chymotrypsin family
NAD-binding domains of dehydrogenases
Some proteins of the immune system
Antibody structure
Proteins of the Major Histocompatibility Complex
T-cell receptors
Conformational changes in proteins
Structural changes arising from change in state of ligation
Hinge motions in proteins
The 'helix interface shear' mechanism of conformational change
The allosteric change in haemoglobin
Serpins: SERine Proteinase INhibitors
Higher-level structural changes
An album for browsing
Useful web sites
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ISBN: 9780198504740
ISBN-10: 0198504748
Audience: Tertiary; University or College
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Published: 1st January 2001
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Dimensions (cm): 24.6 x 18.9  x 2.3
Weight (kg): 0.699