Biophysical Labeling Methods in Molecular Biology Likhtenshtein Hardback

Biophysical Labeling Methods in Molecular BiologyAuthor(s): Gertz I. Likhtenshtein\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521431323, 978-0521431323\nSynopsis\nPhysical labels such as stable nitroxide radicals, luminescent and photochromic chromophores, so-called Mssbauer atoms and electron-dense assemblies of heavy atoms have proved to be effective tools in solving many problems at the molecular level in biological systems. These physical labels are used as 'molecular rulers' to measure the distances between chosen groups and to measure the size, form and microrelief of objects. By providing information about these factors, the label provides information that can help the scientist to understand the structure of membranes, nucleic acids, enzymes and proteins and how they function. This 1993 volume covers all aspects of this field: the theoretical bases, the experimental techniques, and it also shows .