BookHans Ramløv, Dennis Steven Friis, editors.
Summary: This second volume, written in four parts, offers the reader a thorough review on molecular, structural and applied aspects of antifreeze proteins. The first part treats the structure-function relationship and the physicochemical properties of antifreeze proteins; the second part provides insight into molecular mechanisms affected by antifreeze proteins; the third part presents some of the potential applications in various professional sectors and in the last part the book content is summarized and future research directions and ideas are discussed. Together with the first volume on the environment, systematic and evolution of antifreeze proteins, this book represents a unique, comprehensive work and a must-have for students and scientists in biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology and physical chemistry.
Contents:
Of volume 2 Antifreeze proteins: Biochemistry, molecular biology and applications
Characteristics of antifreeze proteins
Physicochemical properties of antifreeze proteins
Structure-function of IBPs and their interactions with ice
Interaction of antifreeze protein with water
Thermal hysteresis
Inhibition of recrystallization
Other protective measures of antifreeze proteins
Measuring antifreeze protein activity
Antifreeze proteins in foods
Cell, tissue and organ preservation with insect-derived antifreeze peptides
Antifreeze proteins and gas hydrate inhibition
Antifreeze protein-covered surfaces
Mutational studies on antifreeze proteins
Summary and future directions.