Protein Structure Prediction: A Practical Approach

ISBN-10: 0191588997
ISBN-13: 9780191588990
Series: Protein Structure Prediction
Pages: 322
Language: English
Published: 1996-11-28
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Author: Michael J. E. Sternberg

Description

The three-dimensional structure of proteins is a key factor in their biological activity. There is an increasing need to be able to predict the structure of a protein once its amino-acid sequence is known; this book presents practical methods of achieving that ambitious aim, using the latest computer modelling algorithms. - ;The prediction of the three-dimensional structure of a protein from its sequence is a problem faced by an ever-increasing number of biological scientists as they strive to utilize genetic information. The increasing sizes of the sequence and structural databases, the improvements in computing power, and the deeper understanding of the principles of protein structure have led to major developments in the field in the last few years. This book presents practical computer-based methods using the latest computer modelling algorithms. -