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Amino acids are organic compounds that contain both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups. Although hundreds of amino acids exist in nature, by far the most important are the alpha-amino acids, which comprise proteins. Only 22 alpha-amino acids appear in the genetic code. Each method is described in step-by-step detail to ensure successful experimental results and emphasizes sample preparation, particularly the collection and storage of bodily fluids. This book also provides concise coverage of major historical developments in the scientific discipline, so that readers will appreciate the past, understand the current state of the knowledge, and explore the future of the field.