Protein Phosphatase Protocols

Protein Phosphatase Protocols

Protein Phosphatase Protocols, edited by Greg Moorhead, is a practical laboratory reference for researchers studying protein phosphatases and their roles in cellular regulation and disease. Featuring methods developed by specialists in the field, it covers experimental approaches drawn from biochemistry, proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics, RNA interference, and genetics. The book provides detailed protocols for identifying, quantifying, purifying, and characterizing phosphatases, including investigations into their potential as therapeutic drug targets.

Key Features:

• Introduces the principles and major families of protein phosphatases
• Provides detailed laboratory protocols for protein phosphatase research
• Explains methods for identifying and quantifying phosphatase activity
• Covers techniques for phosphatase purification and functional characterization
• Integrates biochemical methods with proteomics and genomic approaches
• Explores bioinformatics tools relevant to phosphatase investigation
• Includes RNA interference and genetic techniques for studying protein function
• Features experimental approaches using yeast, Drosophila, plant cells, and human cells
• Supports research into phosphatase functions in cellular regulation and biological processes
• Examines the potential of protein phosphatases as targets for drug discovery and development