approaches. This new Second Edition includes: * All-new chapters on nuclear magnetic resonance, mass isotopomer analysis, and methods of protein metabolism analysis * A completely updated categorized list of over 750 references * Major advances in the development of mass isotopomer and positional isotopomer techniques, noninvasive isotope techniques for studying metabolic pathways, hyphenated techniques, and new tracer techniques * The latest developments in quantification of DNA synthesis and mass spectrometry spurred by genome sequencing and proteomics * New coverage of mathematical modeling * Expanded coverage of microdialysis probes, laboratory procedures, and regulatory issues related to human studies In this complete guide to performing tracer studies, the authors systematically cover tracer selection, modeling considerations, sample derivitization, mass spectrometry analysis, and data interpretation. Problems and discussion questions highlight key points in each chapter. Isotope Tracers in Metabolic Research, Second Edition offers students and researchers a comprehensive, practical resource for utilizing the latest tracer methodologies.