Description: This book begins by introducing the concepts, basic theory and practice of amino acid analysis. It then continues to describe a variety of amino acid analysis methods. Common methods based on HPLC or gas-chromatographic separation an analysis after pre-column derivatization, such a AQC, OPA, PTC and BOC, are described in detail. New techniques based on capillary electrophoresis separation, high-performance anion-exchange chromatography and mass spectrometry are also presented. In addition to the standard methods used to separate the 20 commonly occurring amino acids, the analysis of unusual and modified amino acid is also addressed. Throughout this book, particular emphasis is placed on sample preparation and the applications of amino acid analysis to answer specific biological questions.
-- Covers the analysis of common and unusual amino acids
-- Includes many applications of amino acid analysis, especially in the biomedical field
-- Chapters have sections dedicated to sample preparation
-- Contains numerous chromatograms and troubleshooting tips

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