Mass Spectrometry for Biotechnology
Mass Spectrometry for Biotechnology
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Mass Spectrometry for Biotechnology
If you investigate biological systems and might use mass spectrometry in your research but need to know more about it, this book is for you. It introduces the fundamental concepts of mass spectrometry and how mass spectrometers work. It also presents recent advancements particularly interesting to bio-researchers in an easy-to-understand manner that does not require extensive background in chemistry, math, or physics.
Key Features
* Glossary of basic terms
* Abundant illustrations
* Examples of applications
* Practical tips on using mass spectrometric techniques
* Useful for peptide, protein, oligonucleotide, and carbohydrate analysis
* Simplified description of mass spectrometry including:
* Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI)
* Electrospray Ionization (ESI)
* Fast Atom/Ion Bombardment (FAB)
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The book is clear and concise, written in a manner that is not too sophisticated for the novice and not too simplistic for the seasoned spectrometrist. The book eloquently conveys the art of mass spectrometry, from the fundamentals of instrumentation to the diversity of applications. It is ideal for teaching situations, whether introductory level instrumental analysis courses (few textbooks can rival the quality and quantity of instrumental content) or higher-level mass spectrometry courses (spectral interpretation and applications galore.) Most certainly, this should find a home on the bookshelf of every mass spectrometry lab! If you are wondering whether mass spectrometry would be helpful for your own research and aren’t sure what questions to ask, look no further–a great comparison of instrumental features and their adaptability to biological situations.
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Most other mass spectrometry books are about general uses that do not include proteins and other large biomolecules. This book is a good way to get up to speed on the primary technologies and techniques used to identify proteins using mass spectrometry. It is clearly written and strikes a good balance between breadth and depth of coverage. The tables give good summaries of alternatives and comparisons between them. I found the scientific literature much more accessible after reading this book. Many sections are followed by references, which is a good start for continuing on. Annotation and a consistent format would make them a more useful resource.
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This is a very easy to follow book that introduces and explains how mass spectrometers work. It also presents recent advnaces of particular interest to scientists of all levels who think of MS only useful with small molecules. I found it especially usefull in MS analysis of proteins with MALDI-TOF.
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This book is easy to read and packed with information. I especially like the table of different kinds of compounds and which ionization technique is the best for each of them. It is obvious that the author has actually run mass spectrometers, and he gives several good tips.
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A very good book for the beginner in mass spectrometry. I’ve used it in numerous classes and the feedback from the students has been very positive.