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Principles of bioinorganic chemistry

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As one of the most dynamic fields in contemporary science, bioinorganic chemistry lies at a natural juncture between chemistry, biology, and medicine. This rapidly expanding field probes fascinating questions about the uses of metal ions in nature. Respiration, metabolism, photosynthesis, gene regulation, and nerve impulse transmission are a few of the many natural processes that require metal ions, and new systems are continually being discovered.

The use of unnatural metals - which have been introduced into human biology as diagnostic probes and drugs - is another active area of tremendous medical significance.

This introductory text, written by two pioneering researchers, is destined to become a landmark in the field of bioinorganic chemistry through its organized unification of key topics. Accessible to undergraduates, the book provides necessary background information on coordination chemistry, biochemistry, and physical methods before delving into topics that are central to the field: What metals are chosen and how are they taken up by cells?

How are the concentrations of metals controlled and utilized in cells? How do metals bind to and fold biomolecules? What principles govern electron transfer and substrate binding and activation reactions? How do proteins fine-tune the properties of metals for specific functions? For each topic discussed, fundamentals are identified and then clarified through selected examples.

  1. An extraordinarily readable writing style combines with chapter-opening principles, study problems, and beautifully rendered two-color illustrations to make this book an ideal choice for instructors, students, and researchers in the chemical, biological, and medical communities.
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Language
English
Pages
411

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Cover of: Principles of bioinorganic chemistry
Principles of bioinorganic chemistry
1994, University Science Books, Univ Science Books
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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Published in
Mill Valley, Calif
Other Titles
Bioinorganic chemistry

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
574.19/214
Library of Congress
QP531 .L55 1994, QP531.L55 1994, QP531

The Physical Object

Pagination
xvii, 411 p. :
Number of pages
411

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL1572481M
ISBN 10
0935702725, 0935702733
LCCN
91067871
OCLC/WorldCat
29597892, 855686103
Library Thing
501545
Goodreads
929285

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