H. Sigel (ed.)

Metal Ions in Biological Systems

Volume 15: Zinc and Its Role in Biology and Nutrition
Herausgeber: Sigel, Helmut

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"Metal Ions in Biological Systems" is devoted to increasing our understanding of the relationship between the chemistry of metals and life processes. The volumes reflect the interdisciplinary nature of bioinorganic chemistry and coordinate the efforts of researchers in the fields of biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, environmental chemistry, biophysics, pharmacy, and medicine. "Volume 43" focuses on the vibrant research area concerning the cycling of elements, metals, and non-metals in biology and geology; in 10 chapters this book offers an authoritative and timely account on this fascinating subject.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 520
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. März 1983
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 224mm x 152mm x 29mm
• Gewicht: 671g
• ISBN-13: 9780824774622
• ISBN-10: 0824774620
• Artikelnr.: 22109292

Autorenporträt

Sigel\, Helmut

Inhaltsangabe

1. Categories of Zinc Metalloenzymes 2. Models for Zn(II) Binding Sites in
Enzymes 3. An Insight on the Active Site of Zinc Enzymes through Metal
Substitution 4. The Role of Zinc in DNA and RNA Polymerases 5. The Role of
Zinc in Snake Toxins 6. Spectroscopic Properties of Metallothionein 7.
Interaction of Zinc with Erythrocytes 8. Zinc Absorption and Excretion in
Relation to Nutrition 9. Nutritional Influence of Zinc on the Activity of
Enzymes and Hormones 10. Zinc Deficiency Syndrome during Parenteral
Nutrition in Humans