Methods in Enzymology: Complex Enzymes in Microbial Natural Product Biosynthesis, Part B (Volume 459)

Hopwood, D. A. (ed)

ISBN 10: 0123745918 / ISBN 13: 9780123745910

Published by Academic Press, 2009

Volume 459. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1300grams, ISBN:9780123745910. Seller Inventory # 9268691

Synopsis:

Microbial natural products have been an important traditional source of valuable antibiotics and other drugs but interest in them waned in the 1990s when big pharma decided that their discovery was no longer cost-effective and concentrated instead on synthetic chemistry as a source of novel compounds, often with disappointing results. Moreover understanding the biosynthesis of complex natural products was frustratingly difficult. With the development of molecular genetic methods to isolate and manipulate the complex microbial enzymes that make natural products, unexpected chemistry has been revealed and interest in the compounds has again flowered. This two-volume treatment of the subject will showcase the most important chemical classes of complex natural products: the peptides, made by the assembly of short chains of amino acid subunits, and the polyketides, assembled from the joining of small carboxylic acids such as acetate and malonate. In both classes, variation in sub-unit structure, number and chemical modification leads to an almost infinite variety of final structures, accounting for the huge importance of the compounds in nature and medicine.

• Gathers tried and tested methods and techniques from top players in the field
• Provides an extremely useful reference for the experienced research scientist
• Covers biosynthesis of Polyketides, Tarpenoids, Aminocoumarins and Crabohydrates

Bibliographic Details

Title: Methods in Enzymology: Complex Enzymes in ...
Publisher: Academic Press
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good