Protein Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics is a fast-evolving field. The author, M. Michael Gromiha, chose a well-defined target within this changing scene and summarized the computational tools of protein bioinformatics as we see it today. The author's approach is unique; it covers all aspects of proteins and their interactions in a coherent manner, and it provides a concise but comprehensive overview of the pertinent databases and Web servers. Students and researchers in protein research, bioinformatics, biophysics, computational biology, molecular modeling, and drug design will find this easy-to-understand book a ready reference for staying current and productive in this changing, interdisciplinary field.

From the Foreword by Sándor Pongor, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Trieste, Italy

This single-source reference on proteins explains fundamentals, sythesizes the latest literature, and demonstrates the most important bioinformatics tools available today for protein analysis, interpretation, and prediction.

Features:

-Explains all aspects of proteins, including sequence and structure analysis, protein structures' prediction, protein folding, protein stability, and protein interactions.

-Teaches Readers how to analyze their own data sets using available online databases, software tools, and Web servers, which are listed and updated on the book's Web companion page.

-Presents a cohesive and accessible overview of the field, using illustrations to explain key concepts and detailed exercises for students.