De Novo Peptide Design: Principles and Applications – A Comprehensive Guide

Discover the latest developments in therapeutic peptides and bio-nanotechnology with “De novo Peptide Design: Principles and Applications” by Vibin Ramakrishnan. This book focuses on the design of peptides, explaining how they can be tailored to specific functions and applications.

Comprehensive Coverage of Peptide Design

The book provides an in-depth exploration of peptide design, covering fundamental topics such as:

• Protein and peptide structure
• Modeling and simulation
• Solid phase peptide synthesis

In addition to these foundations, the book delves into cutting-edge topics, including:

• Peptide-based antibiotics and drug delivery
• Peptide nanomaterials and aromatic interactions directing nano-assembly
• Protein/peptide aggregation and therapeutic interventions against protein/peptide aggregation diseases
• Peptide-based hydrogels and computational tools and algorithms for peptide design

Experimental Protocols and Computational Tools

The book includes valuable experimental protocols in peptide chemistry, as well as computational tools and algorithms to assist in peptide design. These resources provide researchers with the necessary tools to create new therapeutic agents within the ‘peptidic universe’.

Key Features and Benefits

This comprehensive guide offers:

• Gives comprehensive coverage of peptide design, modeling, synthesis, and applications
• Covers emerging topics in peptide-based therapeutics
• Details the latest developments in therapeutic peptides and bio-nanotechnology
• Provides a solution for researchers working within the ‘peptidic universe’ to create new therapeutic agents

Published by Elsevier Science, this book is an essential resource for researchers and scientists working in the fields of peptide design, bio-nanotechnology, and therapeutic peptides.

Language: English

ISBN: 9780323999175, 9780323985437