title: Overview of protein purification and characterization.
abstract: This insightful overview by one of the most respected names in protein research discusses a broad array of the aspects involved with protein purification, including historical background, determining the purpose for purifying a particular protein, and actual methods and recommendations for purification procedures. Also covered are methods of analysis and detection, and techniques for characterizing a purified protein. Finally, a useful discussion of the equipment needed in a protein purification lab is provided.
authors.affiliation: La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Scopes
mesh_terms: D001671:Biochemistry / Q000379:methods*; D011506:Proteins / Q000032:analysis / Q000302:isolation & purification*
chemical_list: D011506:Proteins