Lipidomics: Methods and Protocols

Lipidomics: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide to lipid isolation, extraction, and analysis techniques, including mass spectrometry methods for tissue localization. Written for the Methods in Molecular Biology series, it covers protocols for various biological samples and applications, making it an essential resource for biochemists, molecular biologists, and biomedical researchers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 374 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

This extensively revised book provides a comprehensive account of the applications, methodologies, and bioinformatic advancements in the field of lipidomics. The volume begins with protocols for lipid isolation and extraction, and proceeds to cover techniques ranging from extractive mass spectrometry to imaging mass spectrometry methods, enabling the localization of lipids in tissues. These protocols have been complemented by approaches addressing specific problems related to membranes, fractionated subcellular compartments, or organelles, as well as whole organisms. Written in the style of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, the chapters include introductions to their respective topics, comprehensive lists of the necessary materials and reagents, detailed step-by-step laboratory protocols that are readily reproducible, and helpful tips on troubleshooting and avoiding common pitfalls. Authored by esteemed experts in the field, Lipidomics: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition serves as an invaluable guide for biochemists, molecular biologists, neuroscientists, vision research scientists, as well as all biomedical researchers with an interest in disease discovery and drug development.

Weight: 932g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071629659
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2023