Gene Essentiality: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology)

ISBN 10: 1493923978 / ISBN 13: 9781493923977

Published by Humana Press, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gene Essentiality: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology)
• Publisher: Humana Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1493923978
• ISBN 13: 9781493923977
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This volume opens by covering two main types of approaches widely used to determine essential genes: single-gene knockouts and transposon mutagenesis, in both prokaryotes and Candida albicans. Given the significant advancement in the computational predictions of microbial essential genes, the second half of the book examines four main types of approaches: comparative genomics, supervised machine learning, constraint-based methods, and corrections of transposon mutagenesis data, as well as databases and servers that are often used in studying gene essentiality. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include an introduction to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Authoritative and up-to-date, Gene Essentiality: Methods and Protocols will aid researchers who wish to further our knowledge in this vital field of study.