Cryptic Enzymes and Moonlighting Proteins

Cryptic Enzymes and Moonlighting Proteins by Helen Irving grabs attention with a bold exploration of proteins that defy textbook expectations. If you work in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology or drug discovery, this book reframes how we think about enzyme function and cellular versatility.

Rich with clear explanations and contemporary examples, the text illuminates how enzymes can perform unexpected “moonlighting” roles—switching functions depending on context, location, or interaction partners. Helen Irving synthesizes structural insights, biochemical evidence and translational implications to explain why cryptic activities matter for metabolism, signaling and disease. Case studies span microbial systems to human cells, making the material relevant to laboratory researchers, graduate students, and industry scientists across the UK, United States, Europe and beyond.

Readers will find practical value in discussions of experimental strategies for detecting hidden activities, interpreting multifunctional behavior in omics datasets, and considering moonlighting proteins in therapeutic design. The writing balances technical rigor with accessible explanations, helping readers convert complex concepts into testable hypotheses and actionable research directions.

Whether building a university course, updating a research library in London, Boston or Berlin, or informing biotech innovation in Asia and North America, this volume offers a fresh lens on protein biology. Add this essential resource to your collection to deepen understanding, spark new experiments, and broaden perspectives on protein function.

Order your copy today to join the conversation at the forefront of protein science—where function is flexible, and discovery awaits.

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