The Biological Chemistry of the Elements: The Inorganic Chemistry Of Life - Softcover

Fra\Xfasto Da Silva, J. J. R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198508484 ISBN 13: 9780198508489

Publisher: Oxford University Press, Usa, 2001

Synopsis

Twenty inorganic elements, mostly metal ions, are consistently found in living systems and are essential for living systems to function correctly. This text discusses, describes and explains the functional relevance of those elements: the reasons for their selection; the processes of their uptake; transport and final localization in cells; the regulation of these processes; and the interactive network of their reactions that connects the in vivo inorganic elements to the environment and to the genome. The volume has been thoroughly revised for this second edition and includes a discussion of the link to the genome of the uptake and transfer of inorganic elements and the regulation of homeostasis, the functional co-operative activities of the elements, the interaction with the environment, and the evolution of usage. Recent structural and mechanistic knowledge of many biomolecules and organelles is also included.

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Review:

A general overview of biological inorganic chemistry as well as a fascinating novel view of the nature of living systems and their evolution ... The authors have created a text that nicely complements the usual chapters found in advanced inorganic and biochemistry text books ... The principles are presented with clear explanations in a relaxed, conversational writing style. The use of clear and detailed drawings, on nearly every page, enhances the text ... a valuable introductory guide to all aspects of the wild and wonderful world of bioinorganic chemistry. (ChemBioChem)

About the Author:

J.J.R. Frausto da Silva is a Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Instituto Superior Tecnico, Universidad Tecnicia de Lisboa. R.J.P. Williams is an Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, University of Oxford.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Usa
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0198508484
• ISBN 13: 9780198508489
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 600