Lipid Analysis [Paperback]

There is increasing recognition of the diversity and biological importance of lipids. Lipid modifications of other biological molecules are now also the subject of intense research activity. This 'user-friendly' introduction describes the techniques curreThere is increasing recognition of the diversity and biological importance of lipidsDepartment of Biochemistry, Medical School, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK. Department of Biochemistry, Medical School, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK.Introduction; Basic techniques; Hydrocarbons; Alcohols, phenols, aldehydes, ketones and quinones; Fatty acids and prostaglandins; Esters; Phospholipids, sulfolipids and related compounds; Glycolipids; Lipoproteins; Glossary; Suppliers; Further reading. Lipid Analysis is an inexpensive and well-produced book, with many clear figures and line drawings to illustrate separations. Trends in Food Science and Technology November 1996 It is a thorough-going account at a research level (which is) extremely weUS? Taylor & Francis Publishers Limited, 1996