The Venom of Heloderma (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Loeb, Leo

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332801374 ISBN 13 : 9781332801374

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the chemistry behind a famous venom — a detailed, early 20th‑century look at how scientists study Heloderma venom in the lab and what those methods revealed about its chemistry and activity.

This edition presents a focused, method‑driven portrait of biochemical experiments, many described in careful detail.

The book surveys practical lab techniques used to test venom for diastatic activity, peptic digestion, and lipase action, using real experimental setups, solutions, and temperatures. It also discusses observed effects on animals and the challenges of isolating active principles, offering a window into the origins of venom biochemistry and the interpretation of complex results.

• Learn the setup of enzyme assays and the kind of data researchers gathered, including temperature controls, reagents, and observed color and precipitate changes.
• See how researchers evaluate the venom’s potential enzymes and its interactions with proteins, fats, and digestive substrates.
• Explore how scientists tested claims about venom components and considered multiple active principles in their analysis.
• Understand the historical context of venom research and how early methods shaped later biochemical study.

Ideal for readers of scientific history, venom biochemistry, and laboratory method development, this edition offers a clear view of how researchers approached a complex natural toxin.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332801374
• ISBN 13: 9781332801374
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 254
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