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Binding, transport and storage of metal ions in biological cells /

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Metal ions play key roles in biology. Many are essential for catalysis, for electron transfer and for the fixation, sensing, and metabolism of gases. Others compete with those essential metal ions or have toxic or pharmacological effects. This book is structured around the periodic table and focuses...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Maret, W. (Wolfgang) (Editor), Wedd, Anthony (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK : Royal Society of Chemistry, [2014]
Series:RSC metallobiology series ; 2.
Subjects:
Cell physiology.
Metal ions.
Metals in the body.
Cell Physiological Phenomena.
Inorganic Chemicals.
Metals.
Animal Biochemistry.
Biochemistry.
Biology.
Cytology.
Health & Biological Sciences.
Human Anatomy & Physiology.
SCIENCE > Chemistry > Inorganic.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Overview; Sodium: Its Role in Bacterial Metabolism; Potassium; Magnesium; Calcium; Vanadium; Chromium; Molybdenum and Tungsten; Manganese; Iron in Eukarya; Iron Uptake and Homeostasis in Prokaryotic Microorganisms; Iron-Sulfur Clusters; Ferritin and its Role in Iron Homeostasis; Cobalt and Nickel; Platinum; Binding, Transport and Storage of Copper in Prokaryotes; Binding, Transport, and Storage of Copper in Mitochondria; Binding, Transport and Storage of Copper in Eukaryotes; Silver; Gold; Metallothioneins; Zinc; Cadmium; Mercury; Antimony and Bismuth; Actinides in Biological Systems; Aluminium; Binding, Transport and Storage of Lead