Kinetics for the Life Sciences: Receptors, Transmitters and Catalysts - Hardcover

Gutfreund, H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521480272 ISBN 13: 9780521480277

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1995

Synopsis

This book introduces the reader to the kinetic analysis of a wide range of biological processes at the molecular level. It shows that the same approach can be used to resolve the number of steps for a wide range of systems including enzyme reactions, muscle contraction, visual perception, and ligand binding. The author discusses the methods for characterizing these steps in chemical terms. Firmly rooted in theory, a wide range of examples and experimental techniques are introduced as well. A historical approach is used to demonstrate the development of the theory and experimental techniques of kinetic analysis in biology.

About this title

Book Description:

Introducing the reader to the kinetic analysis of a wide range of biological processes at the molecular level, this text shows that the same approach can be used to resolve the number of steps for a wide range of systems. They include enzyme reactions, muscle contraction, visual perception and ligand binding.

Review:

"Gutfreund, who has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in biochemical kinetics, writes quite elegantly here....Well written, clearly illustrated, and easily readable for the technically versed." Choice

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0521480272
• ISBN 13: 9780521480277
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 360