Chemistry of Natural Products: Amino Acids, Peptides, Proteins, and Enzymes (Hardcover)

Preface

Amino Acids
Introduction
Nomenclature of Amino Acids
Classification of Amino Acids
Stereochemical Aspects of a- Amino Acids
Physical Properties of a-Amino Acids
Chemical Reactions of Amino Acids
Industrial Preparation of a-Amino Acids
Chemical Synthesis of a-Amino Acids
Industrial Applications of a-Amino Acids
Exercises

Peptides
Introduction
Structure and Classification of Peptides
Nomenclature of Peptides
Peptide Synthesis
Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis
Some Biologically Important Peptides
Exercises

Proteins
Introduction
Classification of Proteins
Properties of Proteins
Structural Organisation of Proteins
Exercises

Enzymes
Introduction
Nomenclature and Classification of Enzymes
Characteristics of Enzymes
Mechanism of Enzyme Action
Factors Affecting Enzyme Action
Chymotrypsin: an Enzyme In Action
Cofactors (or Coenzymes)
Enzymes In Organic Synthesis
Exercises

Glossary
Index