Bioinorganic Chemistry -- Inorganic Elements in the Chemistry of Life

Bioinorganic Chemistry provides a clear and concise introduction to the role of inorganic elements in biology. Starting with the function and occurrence of inorganic elements in living organisms, the book moves on to address the applications of these biominerals, inorganic electrolytes and inorganic compounds in fields such as chemotherapy and radiodiagnostics. Topics covered include:§cobalt in vitamin and coenzyme B12§the role of magnesium and manganese in photosynthesis§uptake, transport, and storage of essential elements§catalysis through hemoproteins§iron-sulfur and other non-heme iron proteins§nickel-containing enzymes§copper-containing proteins§biological functions of molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium and chromium§structural and gene-regulatory functions of zinc and its role in the enzymatic catalysis of§function and transport of alkali and alkaline earth metal cations§catalysis and regulation of bioenergetic processes by the alkaline earth metal ions Mg2+ and Ca2+§biomineralization§biological functions of the non-metallic inorganic elements§bioinorganic chemistry of toxic metals§biochemical behaviour of inorganic radionucleides§chemotherapy whith compounds of non-essential elements§This second edition has been fully revised and updated to take account of the latest findings in the field. New topics have been added, including neurotransmitter gases such as NO; life under extreme conditions; materials aspect of bioinorganic chemistry; elemental cycles; bioorganometallic chemistry; imaging with bioinorganic substances; and therapeutic advances.§Bioinorganic Chemistry is essential reading for advanced students of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, medicine and environmental science.