Investigation of proteins at the molecular level requires specialised instruments and precise techniques. Other than the commonly used sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), and Western blotting (also known as protein immunoblotting), there are many other advanced techniques currently used which include surface plasmon resonance (SPR) spectroscopy, mass spectrometry (MS), X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), and circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy. Computational methods are also indispensable in supporting wet lab experiments, and to provide precious information not currently observable with wet lab experiments.

This edited book is aimed at showcasing various research on proteins previously or currently being carried out at UTM and at affiliated laboratories. With the acquisition of increasingly sophisticated instruments, software, and the development of many new techniques, research on protein science is currently on the rise. This book demonstrates the research capability of our young and established researchers, and hopefully will serve as a networking guide for researchers interested in the field.”