An Introduction to Computational Biochemistry

C. Stan Tsai

Mar 2003 · John Wiley & Sons

About this ebook

This comprehensive text offers a solid introduction to the biochemical principles and skills required for any researcher applying computational tools to practical problems in biochemistry. Each chapter includes an introduction to the topic, a review of the biological concepts involved, a discussion of the programming and applications used, key references, and problem sets and answers. Providing detailed coverage of biochemical structures, enzyme reactions, metabolic simulation, genomic and proteomic analyses, and molecular modeling, this is the perfect resource for students and researchers in biochemistry, bioinformatics, bioengineering and computational science.

About the author

Stan Tsai received his Ph.D. (1963) in Biochemistry from Purdue University, and completed postdoctoral training in Chemistry at Cornell University and in biosciences at the National Research Council of Canada. He received the Ontario University Faculty Teaching Award in 1976. He is Professor in the Department of Chemistry and is a founding member and director of the Institute of Biochemistry, Carleton University.