Bioinorganic Chemistry: Inorganic Elements in the Chemistry of Life, Second Edition is an extensive textbook on bioinorganic chemistry. This reference work provides a systematic, element-by-element approach to the role of inorganic elements in biological processes. The book has been fully updated with new structural data, recent developments, and additional attention to medical applications of inorganic compounds.
Content and focus
The second edition covers, among other things:
- Metal atoms in photosynthesis
- Uptake, transport, and storage of essential elements
- Catalysis by hemoproteins
- Biological functions of molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, and chromium
- Function and transport of alkali and alkaline earth metals
- Biomineralization and functions of non-metal-containing elements
- Bioinorganic chemistry of toxic metals and radionuclides
- Applications in medical imaging and chemotherapy
- New topics such as organometallic bio-chemistry and element cycles
This textbook is suitable for advanced students and professionals in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, medicine, and environmental science who want to delve into the interdisciplinary aspects of the field.