Biological inorganic chemistry : a new introduction to molecular structure and function
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Biological inorganic chemistry : a new introduction to molecular structure and function
Elsevier, 2012
2nd ed
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Previous ed.: 2008
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Biological Inorganic Chemistry: A New Introduction to Molecular Structure and Function, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive discussion of the biochemical aspects of metals in living systems. Beginning with an overview of metals and selected nonmetals in biology, the book then discusses the following concepts: basic coordination chemistry for biologists; structural and molecular biology for chemists; biological ligands for metal ions; intermediary metabolism and bioenergetics; and methods to study metals in biological systems. The book also covers metal assimilation pathways; transport, storage, and homeostasis of metal ions; sodium and potassium channels and pumps; magnesium phosphate metabolism and photoreceptors; calcium and cellular signaling; the catalytic role of several classes of mononuclear zinc enzymes; the biological chemistry of iron; and copper chemistry and biochemistry. In addition, the book discusses nickel and cobalt enzymes; manganese chemistry and biochemistry; molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, and chromium; non-metals in biology; biomineralization; metals in the brain; metals and neurodegeneration; metals in medicine and metals as drugs; and metals in the environment.
Table of Contents
1. An Overview of Metals and Selected Nonmetals in Biology2. Basic Coordination Chemistry for Biologists3. Structural and Molecular Biology for Chemists4. Biological Ligands for Metal Ions5. An Overview of Intermediary Metabolism and Bioenergetics6. Methods to Study Metals in Biological Systems7. Metal Assimilation Pathways8. Transport, Storage, and Homeostasis of Metal Ions9. Sodium and Potassium - Channels and Pumps10. Magnesium-Phosphate Metabolism and Photoreceptors11. Calcium - Cellular Signalling12. Zinc - Lewis Acid and Gene Regulator13. Iron14. Copper - Coping with Dioxygen15. Nickel and Cobalt16. Manganese - Oxygen Generation and Detoxification17. Molybdenum, Tungsten, Vanadium, and Chromium18. Non-metals in Biology19. Biomineralisation20. Metals in Brain21. Metals and Neurodegeneration22. Metals in Medicine and Metals as Drugs23. Metals in the Environment
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