Protocols in Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry

Protocols in Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Second Edition offers clear, applied instruction in fundamental biochemistry methods and protocols, from buffer preparation to nucleic acid purification, protein, lipid, carbohydrate, and enzyme testing, and clinical testing of vitamins, glucose and cholesterol levels, among other diagnostics. Each protocol is illustrated with step-by-step instructions, labeled diagrams, and color images, as well as a thorough overview of materials and equipment, precursor techniques, safety considerations and standards, analysis and statistics, alternative methods and troubleshooting, all to support a range of study types and clinical diagnostics. This fully revised edition has been expanded and enriched to feature 100 protocols, as well as chapter key term definitions and worked examples. All-new protocols added to this edition include identification of lipids by TLC, lipid per oxidation measurement by Thiobarbituric acid (TBA) assays, Native PAGE., sub cellular fractionation of proteins, Western blotting, isoelectric focusing and 2-dimentional gel electrophoresis, protein purification, determination of serum amylase, catalase activity assay, superoxide dismutase (SOD) assay, qualitative analysis of plant secondary metabolites, qualitative analysis of photochemicals, quantitative estimation of secondary metabolites, estimation of chlorophyll contents, and starch determination, among others. Each protocol is written to help researchers and clinicians easily reproduce lab methods and ensure accurate test results. Across 100 protocols, includes full listings and discussion of materials and equipment, precursor techniques, safety considerations and standards, analysis and statistics, alternative methods and troubleshootingFeatures clear, step-by-step instruction with color diagrams and images, followed by worked examples of putting lab techniques into actionEmpowers researchers and clinicians to reproduce research and clinical methods and ensure test accuracy