As a component of post-genome science, the field of proteomics has assumed great prominence in recent years. Whereas quantitative analyses dealt at first with relative quantification, a greater emphasis is now placed on absolute quantification and consideration of proteome dynamics. Coverage of the topic of quantitative proteomics requires consideration both of the analytical fundamentals of quantitative mass spectrometry and the specific demands of proteome analysis. This exemplary book is essential reading for analytical and biological spectroscopists working in proteomic research.