The biological chemistry of the elements : the inorganic chemistry of life / J.J.R Fraústo da Silva and R.J.P. Williams.
"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 upt...
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| Language: | English |
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press,
2001.
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- The chemical and physical factors controlling the elements of life
- 1. The chemical elements in biology
- 2. The principles of the uptake and chemical speciation of the elements in biology
- 3. Physical separations of elements: compartments and zones in biology
- 4. Kinetic considerations of chemical reactions, catalysis, and control
- 5. Energy in biological systems and hydrogen biochemistry
- 6. The role of biological macromolecules and polymers
- 7. The functional value of the chemical elements in biological systems
- The roles of individual elements in biology
- 8. Sodium, potassium, and chlorine: osmotic control, electrolytic equilibria, and currents
- 9. The biological chemistry of magnesium: phosphate metabolism
- 10. Calcium: controls and triggers
- 11. Zinc: Lewis acid catalysis and regulation
- 12. Non-haem iron: redox reactions and controls
- 13. Haen iron: coupled redox reactions
- 14. Manganese: dioxygen evolution and glycosylation
- 15. Copper: extracytoplasmic oxidases and matrix formation
- 16. Nickel and cobalt: remnants of early life
- 17. Molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, and chromium
- 18. Phosphate, silica, and chloride: acid-base non-metals
- 19. Sulphur, selenium, and the halogens: redox non-metals
- 20. Integrated living systems of elements.