Pathway Analysis and Optimization in Metabolic Engineering - Softcover

Torres, Néstor V.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521177480 ISBN 13: 9780521177481

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

Facility in the targeted manipulation of the genetic and metabolic composition of organisms, combined with unprecedented computational power, is forging a niche for a new subspecialty of biotechnology called metabolic engineering. First published in 2002, this book introduces researchers and advanced students in biology and engineering to methods of optimizing biochemical systems of biotechnological relevance. It examines the development of strategies for manipulating metabolic pathways, demonstrates the need for effective systems models, and discusses their design and analysis, while placing special emphasis on optimization. The authors propose power-law models and methods of biochemical systems theory toward these ends. All concepts are derived from first principles, and the text is richly illustrated with numerous graphs and examples throughout. Special features include: nontechnical and technical introductions to models of biochemical systems; a review of basic methods of model design and analysis; concepts of optimization; and detailed case studies.

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Book Description

This book, first published in 2002, introduces methods of optimizing biochemical systems of biotechnological relevance. It examines the development of strategies for manipulating metabolic pathways and discusses the design and analysis of systems models. All concepts are derived from first principles and the well-illustrated text is accompanied by two detailed case studies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521177480
• ISBN 13: 9780521177481
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 324