Theodor Wieland Books

The book explores the significant advancements in molecular biology over recent decades, highlighting the transition from minimal understanding to a wealth of detailed information about biological systems. It delves into the molecular mechanisms of life, including the roles of nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. By compiling concise assessments of various fields within molecular biology, the work offers readers a historical perspective and insights into ongoing research frontiers, making complex topics accessible and informative.

The book delves into the evolving understanding of peptides and their crucial roles in biological processes, highlighting recent discoveries in various organs and tissues. It emphasizes the distinction between peptide chemistry and protein chemistry, illustrating the complexity and specificity of peptide functions derived from a limited set of amino acids. The text also addresses the significance of peptide synthesis in both research and practical applications, suggesting that a historical overview of peptide chemistry is essential as the field continues to expand rapidly.

InhaltsverzeichnisCyclische Peptide als Werkzeuge der molekularbiologischen Forschung.- Literatur.- Summary.- Résumé.- Diskussionsbeiträge Professor Dr. rer. nat. Leonhard Birkofer; Professor Dr. phil. Theodor Wieland; Professor Dr. med. Benno Hess; Professor Dr. med. Robert Domenjoz; Professor Dr. phil. Fritz Micheel; Professor Dr. rer. nat. Günter O. Schenck; Professor Dr. rer. nat. Karl-Dietrich Gundermann; Professor Dr. phil. Maximilian Steiner; Professor Dr. phil. Ernst Peschl; Professor Dr. rer. nat. Karl Heinz Becker.- Grundlagen und Anwendungsmöglichkeiten von Chemilumineszenz, der Umwandlung von chemischer Energie in Licht.- Literatur.- Summary.- Diskussionsbeiträge Professor Dr. med. Benno Hess; Professor Dr. rer. nat. Karl-Dietrich Gundermann; Professor Dr. rer. nat. Karl Heinz Becker; Professor Dr. rer. nat. Günther O. Schenck; Professor Dr. rer. nat. Wilhelm Groth; Dr. rer. nat. Dietrich Kuschmitz; Professor Dr. phil. Theodor Wieland.