Advances in Protein Molecular and Structural Biology Methods offers a complete overview of the latest tools and methods applicable to the study of proteins at the molecular and structural level. The book begins with sections exploring tools to optimize recombinant protein expression and biophysical techniques such as fluorescence spectroscopy, NMR, mass spectrometry, cryo-electron microscopy, and X-ray crystallography. It then moves towards computational approaches, considering structural bioinformatics, molecular dynamics simulations, and deep machine learning technologies. The book also covers methods applied to intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs)followed by chapters on protein interaction networks, protein function, and protein design and engineering. It provides researchers with an extensive toolkit of methods and techniques to draw from when conducting their own experimental work, taking them from foundational concepts to practical application. - Presents a thorough overview of the latest and emerging methods and technologies for protein study - Explores biophysical techniques, including nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray crystallography, and cryo-electron microscopy - Includes computational and machine learning methods - Features a section dedicated to tools and techniques specific to studying intrinsically disordered proteins

Advanced Spectroscopic Methods to Study Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics presents the latest emerging technologies in spectroscopy and advances in established spectroscopic methods. The book presents a guide to research methods in biomolecular spectroscopy, providing comprehensive coverage of developments in the spectroscopic techniques used to study protein structure and dynamics. Seventeen chapters from leading researchers cover key aspects of spectroscopic methods, with each chapter covering structure, folding, and dynamics. This title will help researchers keep up-to-date on the latest novel methods and advances in established methods. - Presents current, emerging, and evolving advances and applications of spectroscopic techniques in the study of biomolecules, including proteins and nucleic acids - Discusses contemporary spectroscopic techniques used to study biomolecular structure, interaction, and dynamics

This book describes recent important advancements in protein folding dynamics and stability research, as well as explaining fundamentals and examining potential methodological approaches in protein science. In vitro, in silico, and in vivo method based research of how the stability and folding of proteins help regulate the cellular dynamics and impact cell function that are crucial in explaining various physiological and pathological processes. This book offers a comprehensive coverage on various techniques and related recent developments in the experimental and computational methods of protein folding, dynamics, and stability studies. The book is also structured in such a way as to summarize the latest developments in the fiddle and key concepts to ensure that readers can understand advanced concepts as well as the fundamental big picture. And most of all, fresh insights are provided into the convergence of protein science and technology. Protein Folding Dynamics and Stability is an ideal guide to the field that will be of value for all levels of researchers and advanced graduate students with training in biochemical laboratory research.

Reverse Vaccinology: Concept, Methods and Advancement presents the development strategy of new vaccines through genome sequencing bioinformatics analysis. Reverse vaccinology promises to revolutionize vaccine development, especially for pathogens to which the classical applications of Pasteur’s principles have failed, and it is explained in detail in this book.The book is split into three sections: the first, Concept, brings the basis of reverse vaccinology, vaccine antigen discovery, and subunit vaccine; the second, Tools and Methods, describes immunoinformatic, proteomics for epitope-vaccine design, data bases, network analysis, machine learning, and NGS driven antigen screening technology; and the last one, Disease Case Study, discusses real-world examples in the development of new vaccines for diverse diseases.It is a valuable resource for bioinformaticians, researchers, students, and member of the biomedical and medical fields who want to learn more about a new and agile process for the development of new vaccines. ? Explains the fundamentals of reverse vaccinology and how it can save time in the development of new vaccines ? Focuses on the efforts to develop a vaccine candidate against various pathogens using computational approaches ? Presents databases and web servers for conducting reverse vaccinology ? Describes the screening process of potential vaccine candidate through machine learning

This volume explores the latest integrated bioprocesses and technologies used to study the production of the target recombinant protein of therapeutic or diagnostic interest; its isolation, purification, and stabilization; and the bio-interaction and structural analyses. The chapters in this book are organized into four parts. Part One covers production methods of soluble and membrane proteins in prokaryotic and eukaryotic expression systems, such as Lactococcus lactis and Escherichia coli. Part Two describes traditional and novel approaches for recombinant protein purification and stabilization, and buffers and additives. Part Three discusses automated methods in structural biology based on in silico approaches; and Part Four provides examples of advanced protein investigation methodologies to assess structural analysis such as high-throughput protein crystallization and time-resolved serial crystallography. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Cutting-edge and comprehensive, Advanced Methods in Structural Biology is a valuable resource to those in academia (i.e., graduate students and postdoctoral researchers) and researchers in the pharmaceutical industry who wish to learn more about this developing field. Chapter 5 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

This book provides an overview of the essential characteristics and clinical applications of therapeutic proteins against human diseases, including cancers, immune disorders, infections, and other diseases. It presents the latest advancements in protein engineering techniques for producing desirable therapeutic proteins. The book also covers the strategies used to formulate and deliver systemic therapeutic proteins, approved protein therapeutics and their targets, and pharmacogenetic biomarkers. Further, it discusses challenges associated with the clinical implications of therapeutic proteins, including safety, immunogenicity, protein stability, degradation, and efficacy. It illustrates the development of biosimilar antibodies, optimization strategies for producing biobetter antibodies, and presents fundamental concepts about biosuperior therapeutics. Lastly, it includes a discussion about protein-based vaccines against bacterial and viral infections.

Immunology for Engineers, Volume 140 consists of chapters from stalwarts of the field, covering topics such as antibody engineering, adjuvant requirement and its methodology for assessment, and the need to develop immunotherapy, etc. Chapters covered in this volume discuss Current Status and Future Prospective of Breast Cancer Immunotherapy, Engineering high affinity antigen binders- beyond antibodies, Platelets and Inter-Cellular Communication in Immune Responses: Dialogue with both Professional and Non-Professional Immune Cells, Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell-based cancer immunotherapy: A boon for cancer-free life, and Molecular insights and promise of Oncolytic Virus based Immunotherapy. - Presents the latest in immunological engineering - Delves into timely topics such as antibody engineering - Covers vaccine engineering amongst many other important topics

Computational Molecular modelling in Structural Biology, Volume 113, the latest release in the Advances in Protein Chemistry and Structural Biology, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on charting the Bromodomain BRD4: Towards the Identification of Novel Inhibitors with Molecular Similarity and Receptor Mapping, and Computational Methods to Discover Compounds for the Treatment of Chagas Disease. - Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors - Presents the latest release in the Advances in Protein Chemistry and Structural Biology series - Updated, with the latest information on Computational Molecular Modelling in Structural Biology

Molecular Docking for Computer-Aided Drug Design: Fundamentals, Techniques, Resources and Applications offers in-depth coverage on the use of molecular docking for drug design. The book is divided into three main sections that cover basic techniques, tools, web servers and applications. It is an essential reference for students and researchers involved in drug design and discovery. - Covers the latest information and state-of-the-art trends in structure-based drug design methodologies - Includes case studies that complement learning - Consolidates fundamental concepts and current practice of molecular docking into one convenient resource