CCN Proteins

Designed as a practical handbook, this volume covers the CCN family of proteins and their genes, which are named after Cyr61 (cysteine-rich 61). It spans foundational laboratory work through to newer techniques, and it addresses how CCN proteins are studied across chemistry, biology, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and the medical and dental sciences.

Each chapter opens with background on its topic, followed by a list of the materials and reagents needed. The core of every chapter is a numbered, step-by-step protocol meant to be repeated in the lab, and each one closes with troubleshooting advice and warnings about common mistakes that can derail experiments.

The book follows the format of the Methods in Molecular Biology series and is aimed at a broad readership, from established CCN researchers seeking fresh approaches to junior graduate students who are new to the field.