Budisa, Nediljko
1. Edition - October 2005
119.- Euro / 188.- SFR
2005. XVI, 296 Pages, Hardcover
- Monograph -
ISBN 3-527-31243-9 - Wiley-VCH, Weinheim
=> Wiley Detailed description The ability to introduce non-canonical amino acids in vivo has greatly expanded the repertoire of accessible proteins for basic research and biotechnological application.
Here, the different methods and strategies to incorporate new or modified amino acids are explained in detail, including a lot of practical advice for first-time users of this powerful technique.
Novel applications in protein biochemistry, genomics, biotechnology and biomedicine made possible by the expansion of the genetic code are discussed and numerous examples are given.
Essential reading for all molecular life scientists who want to stay ahead in their research. -> Sample Chapter From the contents INTRODUCTION Classical Approaches for Protein Modification
Protein Total Synthesis
Basic Definitions and Taxonomy HISTORY OF AN EXPANDED AMINO ACID REPERTOIRE Cell-free Synthesis of Proteins
Noncanonical Amino Acids as Tools for Studying Metabolism
Genetic Code Engineering BASIC FEATURES OF THE CELLULAR TRANSLATION APPARATUS Ribosome-mediated Protein Synthesis
tRNAs and tRNA Synthetases
Translational Proofreading
Ribosomal Decoding, Codon Bias and Translational Fidelity
Context-dependent Recoding
Post-translational Modifications GENETIC CODE ORGANISATION AND PROTEIN STRUCTURE The Universal Genetic Code
Natural Variations in Codon Assignment
Codon Reassignment and Codon Ambiguity REPROGRAMMING THE CELLULAR TRANSLATION MACHINERY Enzyme Specificity and Code Interpretation
Reassigning Coding and Non-Coding Units
In vitro Chemical and Enzymatic tRNA Aminoacylation
Novel Codon-Anticodon Base Pairs
Stop Codon Takover
Suppression-Based Methods
Future Approaches IMPLICATIONS AND INSIGHTS Evolution of the Amino Acid Repertoire
Artificial Genetic Systems
De novo Design of Organisms
Chances and Risks APPLICATIONS FOR REPROGRAMMED CELLULAR TRANSLATION Genetically Encoded Protein Surface Diversity
Applications in Structural Biology
Atomic Mutations
Protein Folding, Stability and Design
Tailoring Protein Spectroscopy
Protein-based Sensors
Applications in Biomedicine
Noncanonical Amino Acids with Neurological Activity
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