The Handbook of Proteolytic Enzymes, Second Edition, Volume 1, focuses on Aspartic and Metallo Peptidases. Edited by Alan J. Barrett, Neil D. Rawlings, and J. Fred Woessner, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of these enzymes, their structures, functions, and classifications. The book includes detailed chapters on aspartic peptidases, such as pepsin, chymosin, and various viral and fungal enzymes, as well as metallopeptidases, which are divided into multiple clans and families. Each chapter presents the characteristics, catalytic mechanisms, and biological roles of these enzymes. The volume also includes an introduction, abbreviations, and a detailed table of contents. The book is a valuable resource for researchers and students in biochemistry and molecular biology, offering insights into the diverse functions of proteolytic enzymes in various biological processes. The content is organized into sections that cover the classification, structure, and function of aspartic and metallopeptidases, with extensive references to various organisms and enzymes. The book is published by Elsevier Academic Press and is available in multiple formats, including a set, volume 1, volume 2, and a CD. The publication includes a catalog record and is cataloged in the British Library and the Library of Congress. The book is a detailed and well-structured reference that provides a thorough understanding of proteolytic enzymes and their significance in biological systems.The Handbook of Proteolytic Enzymes, Second Edition, Volume 1, focuses on Aspartic and Metallo Peptidases. Edited by Alan J. Barrett, Neil D. Rawlings, and J. Fred Woessner, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of these enzymes, their structures, functions, and classifications. The book includes detailed chapters on aspartic peptidases, such as pepsin, chymosin, and various viral and fungal enzymes, as well as metallopeptidases, which are divided into multiple clans and families. Each chapter presents the characteristics, catalytic mechanisms, and biological roles of these enzymes. The volume also includes an introduction, abbreviations, and a detailed table of contents. The book is a valuable resource for researchers and students in biochemistry and molecular biology, offering insights into the diverse functions of proteolytic enzymes in various biological processes. The content is organized into sections that cover the classification, structure, and function of aspartic and metallopeptidases, with extensive references to various organisms and enzymes. The book is published by Elsevier Academic Press and is available in multiple formats, including a set, volume 1, volume 2, and a CD. The publication includes a catalog record and is cataloged in the British Library and the Library of Congress. The book is a detailed and well-structured reference that provides a thorough understanding of proteolytic enzymes and their significance in biological systems.