Iron metabolism : inorganic biochemistry and regulatory mechanisms /

Iron plays a crucial role in many biochemical processes. In recent years intensive research has led to a better understanding of the function of iron in cellular metabolism. In more than twenty articles internationally renowned experts give a thorough account of the recent developments of this fasci...

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Other Authors: Ferreira, Glória C., Moura, José J. G., Franco, Ricardo
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Weinheim ; New York : Wiley-VCH, ©1999.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Iron plays a crucial role in many biochemical processes. In recent years intensive research has led to a better understanding of the function of iron in cellular metabolism. In more than twenty articles internationally renowned experts give a thorough account of the recent developments of this fascinating field. The book focuses on the central questions, e.g. transport, storage, and utilization of iron in cells, the three-dimensional structure of iron-containing proteins, the physiological function of heme and iron sulfur-containing proteins, and the regulatory mechanisms in heme biosynthesis.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxxi, 379 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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