The history of chemistry of the protein. Shamin A.N.

The book is devoted to the history of research in the field of organic chemistry of protein substances. The first attempts of the release, study of the properties and composition of protein substances and the chemical synthesis of protein are considered; The philosophical and methodological prerequisites for these works are highlighted. The development of ideas about the structure of protein substances is traced, a brief outline of modern studies of the structure of proteins and work on the chemical synthesis of natural peptides and proteins is given.

The book is designed for a wide range of readers: scientists specializing in the field of biochemistry, organic and bioorganic chemistry, teachers, graduate students and students of chemical and biological faculties of universities and other universities, as well as specialists in the history of science and all who is interested in the history of chemistry, biology and biochemistry.