This is a fully up-dated and expanded practical guide to protein structure-function relationships. This important area of research is brought up-to-date by the leading scientists in the field. The compilation of detailed protocols focuses on protein function, proteome research and characterization of pharmaceutical proteins, while following the successful format of the Methods in Molecular Biology(TM) series. Comprehensive and cutting edge, the book serves as practical guide for researchers working in the field of protein structure-function relationships and the rapidly growing field of proteomics, as well as scientists in the pharmaceutical industries.