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Protein Stability: Enhancement and Measurement
1School of Biotechnology, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland. ciaran.fagan@dcu.ie.
Abstract:
This chapter defines protein stability, emphasizes its importance, and surveys the field of protein stabilization, with summary reference to a selection of 2014-2021 publications. One can enhance stability, particularly by protein engineering strategies but also by chemical modification and by other means. General protocols are set out on how to measure a given protein's (i) kinetic thermal stability and (ii) oxidative stability and (iii) how to undertake chemical modification of a protein in solution.
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