Presenting a wide array of information on chemical ligation – one of the more powerful tools for protein and peptide synthesis – this book helps readers understand key methodologies and applications that protein therapeutic synthesis, drug discovery, and molecular imaging.

•    Moves from fundamental to applied aspects, so that novice readers can follow the entire book and apply these reactions in the lab
•    Presents a wide array of information on chemical ligation reactions, otherwise scattered across the literature, into one source
•    Features comprehensive and multidisciplinary coverage that goes from basics to advanced topics
•    Helps researchers choose the right chemical ligation technique for their needs