Principles of Kinetics and Regulation

Description

Enzymes are essential for life and are one of the most important types of protein in the human body. Studying enzyme kinetics provides information about the diverse range of reactions in the human body, which we can use to understand and predict the metabolism of all living things. Before enzyme kinetics can be understood it is essential to understand the basics of what enzymes are and how they work. Enzymes are natural proteins which acts as catalysts that speed up the rate of specific chemical reactions. They either help to create or break down molecules. This book “Principles of Kinetics and Regulation” features a number of new developments in methodology and the application of enzyme kinetics. It discusses simple and complex enzyme reactions in kinetic terms. Special cases such as membrane-bound and immobilized enzymes are considered, as is the influence of external conditions, such as temperature and pH value. The final part of the book then covers a range of widely used measurement methods and compares their performance and scope of application. With its unique mix of theory and practical advice, this is an invaluable aid for teaching as well as for experimental work.