Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins in Organic Chemistry

Closing a gap in the literature, this is the only series to cover this important topic in organic and biochemistry. Drawing upon the combined expertise of the international who's who in amino acid research, these volumes represent a real benchmark for amino acid chemistry, providing a comprehensive discussion of the occurrence, uses and applications of amino acids and, by extension, their polymeric forms, peptides and proteins. The practical value of each volume is heightened by the inclusion of experimental procedures.Volume 1: Origins and Synthesis of Amino AcidsVolume 2: Modifi ed Amino Acids, Organocatalysis and EnzymesVolume 3: Building Blocks, Catalysis and Coupling ChemistryVolume 4: Protection Reactions, Medicinal Chemistry, Combinatorial SynthesisVolume 5: Analysis and Function of Amino Acids and PeptidesVolume 5 of this five-volume series presents a wealth of methods to analyze amino acids and peptides. Classical approaches are described, such as X-ray analysis, chromatographic methods, NMR, AFM, mass spectrometry and 2D-gel electrophoresis, as well as newer approaches, including Surface Plasmon Resonance and array technologies.This volume also elucidates the function of selected amino acids and peptides in more detail. Specifi c examples include the role of N-methylated peptides and the function of cysteine .