Radioisotopes in Biology: A Practical Approach (The Practical Approach Series): 61 - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019963081X ISBN 13: 9780199630813

Publisher: Oxford University Press, Usa, 1990

Synopsis

Here is a complete guide to the wide variety of uses of radioisotopes in biological investigations. A useful alternative to multiple sources, the book provides an informative introduction to the theory behind this growing technology, as well as practical advice on isotope and equipment choice, radiation protection, and safety measures. Procedural advice on in vivo and in vitro labelling, autoradiography, and immunoassay, will be applicable in several types of investigations, and practitioners will find the convenient summaries of U.S. and U.K. legislation governing these materials to be a particularly useful timesaver.

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Review

'this must be considered as another useful volume in the series ... It contains much in the way of basic methodology simply described and will be helpful for newcomers.' K.R.F. Elliott, FEBS Letters, Volume 279, number 1, February 1991

'This volume is a most welcome addition to this series.' W. Fitschen, Biochemical Education 19(2) 1991

Synopsis

Radioisotopes have a wide variety of uses in biological investigations. This book presents practical protocols for application in several types of investigation, including in vivo and in vitro labelling, autoradiography and radioimmunoassay. Also included are guidelines to isotope and equipment choice, safety precautions, radiation protection advice and summaries of legislation covering radioactive material in both the USA and the UK. The use of radioactive material in biological research continues to expand, and this book provides practical protocols on how to choose, handle and make best use of it.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Usa
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019963081X
• ISBN 13: 9780199630813
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328
• Editor: Slater R. J.