This fully updated second edition provides a variety of procedures for synthetically producing peptides and their derivatives, ensuring the kind of precision that is important for successful synthesis. Chapters explore techniques relevant to drugs and vaccines are explored, such as conjugation and condensation methodologies. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Authoritative and cutting-edge, Peptide Synthesis: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition aims to be comprehensive guide for researchers in the field.