Introduction to lipidomics : from bacteria to man /

"The first comprehensive book on lipidomics, this long-awaited work inventories the huge variety of lipid molecules present in all aspects of life. It uses sensitive analytical techniques, such as mass spectrometry, to characterize structures and simplify the association of names with their app...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Leray, Claude
Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2013.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"The first comprehensive book on lipidomics, this long-awaited work inventories the huge variety of lipid molecules present in all aspects of life. It uses sensitive analytical techniques, such as mass spectrometry, to characterize structures and simplify the association of names with their appropriate structures. Fulfilling the spirit of inclusiveness, it details structures from marine ecosystems, little known structures from bibliographic data, cultural references and context, biological functions, and possible pharmacological properties. The text is highly informative and educational while simultaneously being anecdotal and interesting to read"--
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781466551473
146655147X
1306000289
9781306000284
9781138406926
1138406929