{"product_id":"9781118479704","title":"Equilibria and Kinetics of Biological Macromolecules","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEquilibria and Kinetics of Biological Macromolecules\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJan Hermans | Barry Lentz\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Life Sciences \/ Biochemistry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgressively builds a deep understanding of macromolecular behavior\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on each of the authors' roughly forty years of biophysics research and teaching experience, this text instills readers with a deep understanding of the biophysics of macromolecules. It sets a solid foundation in the basics by beginning with core physical concepts such as thermodynamics, quantum chemical models, molecular structure and interactions, and water and the hydrophobic effect. Next, the book examines statistical mechanics, protein-ligand binding, and conformational stability. Finally, the authors address kinetics and equilibria, exploring underlying theory, protein folding, and stochastic models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith its strong emphasis on molecular interactions, \u003ci\u003eEquilibria and Kinetics of Biological Macromolecules\u003c\/i\u003e offers new insights and perspectives on proteins and other macromolecules. The text features coverage of:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic theory, applications, and new research findings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelated topics in thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and molecular simulations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinciples and applications of molecular simulations in a dedicated chapter and interspersed throughout the text\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMacromolecular binding equilibria from the perspective of statistical mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStochastic processes related to macromolecules\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested readings at the end of each chapter include original research papers, reviews and monographs, enabling readers to explore individual topics in greater depth. At the end of the text, ten appendices offer refreshers on mathematical treatments, including probability, computational methods, Poisson equations, and defining molecular boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith its classroom-tested pedagogical approach, \u003ci\u003eEquilibria and Kinetics of Biological Macromolecules\u003c\/i\u003e is recommended as a graduate-level textbook for biophysics courses and as a reference for researchers who want to strengthen their understanding of macromolecular behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJAN HERMANS, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the author of over 130 papers in the field of protein and macromolecular biophysics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBARRY LENTZ, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Director of the UNC Molecular \u0026amp; Cellular Biophysics Program. He has authored roughly 130 original research publications in the field of biophysics, focusing on biomembrane microstructure and cell function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e04 December 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118479704\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e528\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44311107764364,"sku":"9781118479704","price":161.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118479704.jpg?v=1780207962","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781118479704","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}