Ribonucleases: Structures and Functions

Pancreatic Ribonuclease, The Focus Of Highly Productive Scientific Research For More Than Half A Century And The Only Enzyme To Be The Basis Of Four Nobel Prizes, Has Recently Undergone A Resurgence In Popularity For The Recognition Of An Extended Ribonuclease Superfamily With Functions Ranging From Tumour Growth And Inhibition To Self-recognition And Neurotoxicity. This Volume Highlights The Functional Diversity Of Ribonucleases And Reveals The Emerging Research Opportunities Provided By These Enzymes. * Never Before Has Discussion Of The Entire Family Of Ribonucleases And Related Enzymes Been Covered In A Single Volume * Core Chapters Focus On The Latest Structures And Functions Of Pancreatic-type Ribonucleases * Structures And Functions Of Intracellular Ribonucleases And Nondigestive Members Of The Family Are Also Covered * How Ribonucleases Continue To Serve As Excellent Systems With Which To Uncover The Secrets Of Protein Chemistry Is Demonstrated