Nucleoside Triphosphates and their Analogs

Nucleoside Triphosphates and Their Analogs

This specialized reference explores the chemistry, biotechnology, and biological applications of natural and modified nucleoside triphosphates (NTPs). It examines their chemical, physicochemical, and biological properties, highlighting the roles of ATP and other nucleotides in cellular energy transfer and molecular processes. Contributions from researchers in academia and industry cover nucleotide-dependent enzymes involved in DNA and RNA synthesis, alongside supporting nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) data.

Key Features:

• Introduces the chemistry and biological significance of nucleoside triphosphates
• Examines ATP and its role in cellular energy transfer
• Explores the chemical properties of natural nucleoside triphosphates
• Covers modified nucleotides and their specialized applications
• Discusses physicochemical properties relevant to nucleotide function
• Explains the use of nucleotides in biotechnology and life sciences
• Reviews enzyme families involved in DNA synthesis
• Examines nucleotide-dependent enzymes responsible for RNA synthesis
• Combines research perspectives from academic and industrial scientists
• Includes supporting NMR data for further chemical analysis