Author: Jonathan Karn
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: practical, approach, drug, discovery, series, biology, biochemistry, volume, hiv, molecular
Number of Pages: 360
Published: 1995-12-21
List price: $99.00
ISBN-10: 019963498X
ISBN-13: 9780199634989

HIV Volume 2 explores the biochemistry and molecular biology of HIV. Methods for cloning and expressing most of the viral proteins are described as well as assays for studying enzyme function in vitro. It also includes a section on recent approaches to drug discovery. Contents: The HIV life cycle; Reverse transcriptase; Ribonulease H; Integrase; Protease; Expression of gag, envelope and other HIV antigens using Bacculovirus; Envelope expression and purification; HIV envelope glyocoprotein/CD4 interactions - studies using recombinant vaccinia virus vectors; RNA binding assays for the regula

Author: Louise M Simmers
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Keywords: practical, problems, mathematics, series, delmar, health, math, occupations
Number of Pages: 368
Published: 2004-06-29
List price: $58.95
ISBN-10: 1401840019
ISBN-13: 9781401840013

This newly revised book provides a strong foundation in the essential math processes that are employed by health occupations workers in all areas of health care. Exercises are presented in a word problem format with concrete examples of how the math process is used in different health care careers. Problems start with simple examples and progress to complex paradigms that induce readers to tackle difficult situations. In addition to basic applications with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, information is also featured on common graphs, charts, and gauges that are likely to be encounte

Authors:D. M. Glover, B. D. Hame,
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: approach, practical, series, vol, systems, volume, cloning, dna, expression
Number of Pages: 276
Published: 1995-06-22
List price: $99.00
ISBN-10: 0199634785
ISBN-13: 9780199634781

Expression systems are in widespread use for cloning specific genes, for synthesizing the encoded proteins for structural and functional analysis, and for large-scale preparation of current use with background information and advice on the merits of each, step-by-step practical protocols, troubleshooting, and details of the latest applications. These two books, the first of four volumes are thoroughly revised and up-dated versions of the original ones published in the Practical Approach series. Together they will offer a complete guide to the major techniques required by modern molecular biolo

Authors:Christiane Nusslein-Volhard, Ralf Dahm,
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: approach, practical, series, zebrafish
Number of Pages: 328
Published: 2002-11-21
List price: $99.00
ISBN-10: 019963808X
ISBN-13: 9780199638086

The zebrafish has become one of the most important model organisms to study biologial processes within a living body. As a vertebrate that has many of the strengths of invertebrate model systems, it offers numerous advantages to researchers interested in many aspects of embryonic development, physiology and disease. This book not only provides a complete set of instructions that will allow researchers to establish the zebrafish in their laboratory. It also gives a broad overview of commonly used methods and a comprehensive collection of protocols describing the most powerful techniques.

Authors:Christopher Dean, Philip Shepherd,
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: approach, practical, series, antibodies, monoclonal
Number of Pages: 512
Published: 2000-07-13
List price: $99.00
ISBN-10: 0199637229
ISBN-13: 9780199637225

Guy’s Hospital, London, UK. Covers the preparation, testing, derivation, and the applications of monoclonal antibodies. Describes immunological techniques as well as core methodologies. For immunologist and anyone using monoclonal antibodies in research. Softcover, hardcover also available. DNLM: Antibodies, Monoclonal.

Author: George Studzinski
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: practical, approach, series, senescence, growth, differentiation, cell
Number of Pages: 336
Published: 2000-02-24
List price: $199.00
ISBN-10: 0199637695
ISBN-13: 9780199637690

This text provides a unique combination of succinctly expressed basic concepts of cell growth and cell death with detailed instructions and protocols on how to measure accurately these processes. Practical instructions are accompanied by explanatory material which allows the researcher to choose which particular protocol is best for their purpose. The methods outlined range from simple techniques, such as autoradiography and cell staining, to more complex techniques, such as flow cytometry.

Authors:John Graham, David Rickwood,
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: approach, practical, series, fractionation, subcellular
Number of Pages: 360
Published: 1997-03-27
List price: $105.00
ISBN-10: 0199634947
ISBN-13: 9780199634941

Many investigations into the structure and function of cells and tissues require the isolation of a particular membrane or subcellular component (organelle). This book covers all the necessary aspects, from the homogenization of cells via a variety of separation techniques, to the isolation and characterization of peroxisomes and other organelles. Basic separation techniques needed in all cell biology laboratories are given and presented in the context of a number of related topics such as the labelling of ligands, the kinetics of their internalization and analysis of data, and the electron mi