Protein Purification: Principles and Practice

Reviews of earlier editions of Protein Purification described it as "good practical advice that is presented in a pleasantly readable form" (Analytical Biochemistry), "well organized and written clearly" (American Scientist), and "should be on every laboratory shelf where protein are being handled or purified...a feast and a genuine pleasure to read" (Nature).

Scopes succeeded in this purpose with flying colors: he hit a rare balance that makes this book fun to read. Each chapter is well-laid out, concetrating on a single separation technique's general practice and the theoretical foundations for that method. The basic ideas and materials are laid out, with clear, well-picked illustrations.

I was particularly happy with the mathematical treament Scopes gives: understanding the thermodynamics or physics of a process aids your intuitive understanding and makes your troubleshooting skills much more honed.


The best book for understanding protein purification!   August 22, 1996
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

Scientists and educators alike will benefit from Robert K. Scopes thorough and up-to-date examination of the techniques behind the science of protein purification. Written with enough simplicity and easy reading for the upper-level undergraduate student, but with all the facts and formulas for hard-core theorists, Protein Purification may well be the most concise and easy to read book of its kind on the textbook market. A must read for those interested in any form of protein science, anyone from the industrial biochemist to the graduate student will benefit from Robert's full description of the most current procedures for separating proteins by size, charge, or physical characteristics. An in-depth discussion of procedures used from the beginning of scientists' knowledge of the individual characteristics of protein charge and size to the most current procedures involving dye ligand chromatography will ensure an overall knowledge of the field. Robert's belief that a ninety percent separation of protein is the minimun standard for any reliable purification procedure is augmented by his insistence that most science can be done well while watching a budget. Definitely a textbook for the educator who has less money on hand than the typical research scientist, I highly recommend this book for undergraduate and graduate level biochemistry courses, as its cost is much less than that generally charged for most college texts.


should be on the book shelf of everyone interested in the field of protein purfication.   April 26, 2007
Averroes (USA)
I find this book, protein purification: principles and practice, is one of the best sources to understand the bases of protein purification techniques. The book describes the mechanisms, chemistry bases, and practical considerations of different protein purification methods. Moreover, the book is written easily for scientists/technicians with background ranging from weak to excellent in biochemistry. If you were new to the field of protein purification, this book will help you to build skills in a very short time since it fills the missing gapes in almost famous protocols by providing very easy background information about each purification procedure. I highly recommend to have it on your book shelf.