Presents the mechanisms and experimental procedures for techniques used in protein extraction, purification, and characterization. This book presents the principles and reactions behind each procedure and uses tables to compare the different methods. "Organized in a logical fashion?the most positive features in each chapter are the occasional placement of actual laboratory procedures (called "working procedures") and discussions on the advantages and disadvantages of each technique/method, often presented in tabular format. This comparison of methods and advice on when certain methods should be used is perhaps the most valuable feature of the book." - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education