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Page Count
139
Language
English
Description
Methods for characterizing proteins are central to the early stages of drug development and are highly relevant to careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. These skills are best learned through hands-on practice in academic laboratory settings. Analytical Biochemistry: A Practical Handbook for Undergraduates presents a laboratory course specifically designed to teach protein analytical techniques to postsecondary students in biochemistry and related fields. Readers are guided through a semester-long research project that mirrors how scientific work is conducted in both academic and industry environments. Instead of focusing on isolated weekly exercises, students work toward a single overarching goal and learn how individual approaches are integrated to solve a meaningful problem related to drug development. Along the way, readers gain practical experience applying the scientific method, designing experiments, interpreting data, and communicating scientific results, while also learning the theoretical principles underlying modern analytical procedures. Fundamental biochemical concepts—such as how protein structure affects function and how enzymes work—are reinforced throughout the project, helping students connect foundational concepts to real-world applications. Step-by-step instructions support student learning, and a companion instructor guide enables easy implementation by faculty. Ultimately, the book offers an authentic and engaging introduction to scientific discovery in protein biochemistry.
ISBN
9781626713895
Publication Date
Fall 10-15-2026
Publisher
Purdue University Press
City
West Lafayette
Keywords
inquiry‑based learning, protein purification, protein characterization, biotechnology, enzyme analysis, biochemical methods, protein assays, drug discovery, pharmaceutical and agricultural biotech companies, therapeutic compounds for disease treatment, pesticides, medicinal chemistry, candidate efficacy and safety, clinical trials, regulatory processes, target molecules, microorganisms, druggable proteins, pathogens, food production, gene sequencing, virulence factor, gene mutation, phenotypes, chemical inhibitors, steady-state kinetic analysis
Disciplines
Biochemistry | Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology | Life Sciences
Recommended Citation
Hall, Mark C., "Analytical Biochemistry: A Practical Handbook for Undergraduates" (2026). Purdue University Press Books. 128.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/purduepress_ebooks/128
Comments
Open access publication of this title is supported by Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies.