Author/Authors :
Goh, Kian Mau Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Faculty of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Malaysia , Hong, Goh Poh Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Faculty of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Malaysia , Chyi, Ng Han Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Faculty of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Malaysia , Chyi, Ng Han Sunway College, Malaysia , Piaw, Chai Kian Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Faculty of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Malaysia , Abdul Rahman, Raja Noor Zaliha Raja Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Science - Enzyme and Microbial Technology Research, Malaysia
Abstract :
Protein engineering is widespread approach in the branch of protein science. It is a useful tool for elucidating function of a single or a stretch of amino acids. Some protein engineers use it to improve the properties of a protein. Despite protein engineering is a powerful tool; it remains an unexplored field in Southeast Asia, specifically in the developing countries. Therefore, this chapter aims to provide a basic overview on the tips, methods, applications, common problems and solutions, as well as the progress of protein engineering in Southeast Asia.
Keywords :
Protein mutagenesis , protein modification , site , directed mutagenesis , random mutagenesis
