How to read protein mass spectrums?

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Mark K Chee

Hi Sobia,

For such complex mass spectra, this may be a good text to start with, written by Dr. Peter Snyder. I'm assuming that you are already familiar with reading mass spectra of organic compounds.

http://www.amazon.com/Interpreting-Protein-Mass-Spectra-Comprehensive/dp/0841235716

Sobia Ejaz

Thanks Mark K Chee............................