This text provides an introduction to the study of proteins, focusing on their structure and function. By introducing the concepts connected with protein folding in a user-friendly manner, it will give students the foundation they need in order to undertake more advanced study and analysis of proteins. This text provides a superb introduction to the study of proteins, focusing on their structure and function. It covers the importance of proteins in biochemistry and introduces the concepts connected with protein folding in a user-friendly manner. Written specifically for undergraduates, it will provide them with the foundation they need in order to undertake more advanced study and analysis. The accompanying web site will include animated protein structures, problems and answers, and links to protein databases and other sites of interest.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9780471498940

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.