Neuropeptide Analogs, Conjugates, and Fragments

The volumes in this series include contemporary techniques significant to a particular branch of the neurosciences. They should be an invaluable aid to the student, as well as the experienced researcher, not only in developing protocols in the neurosciences, but in disciplines in which research is becoming closely related to the neurosciences. Convenient comb-bound editions are available for use by scientists at the bench. For the library, these volumes are available in quality casebound editions. Each volume of ''Methods in Neurosciences'' contains an index and each chapter includes references. Beginning with Volume 15, each volume will be assembled by a different editor. Dr Conn will remain as editor-in-chief of the series. This will further strengthen the depth of coverage in ''Methods in Neurosciences'' for students and researchers alike. This volume examines peptides. Peptides are informational molecules. The ability to manipulate their structure has made it possible to develop agonist and antagonist molecules, sometimes with remarkably greater activity than that found in the parent molecule. Peptide analogs have been used for the development of quantitative assays and, by labelling them, have been helpful to tracer molecules. This volume is dedicated to the tricks and techniques for preparing and characterizing these molecules and to providing representative examples of their uses