Description
Book SynopsisThe book describes the importance and impact of a number of elements, other than carbon, in biological chemistry. There is a short background describing the interaction of inorganic molecules, especially metal ions, with biomolecules. The major part of the book contains a survey of biologically important elements and includes briefly the roles played in such varied species as humans, crocodiles, chickens, fish, beetles and plants and in diseases such as cysticfibrosis, methemoglobemia and thalassemia.
Trade ReviewWilkins and his wife Pat have produced a readable introduction to the topic of inorganic chemistry in biology. It is bang up to date and is an excellent introduction to the area for students. * Robert W. Hay, Chemistry in Britain, November 1997 *
This book illustrates the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to modern science ... The book will provide an excellent basis to a lively approach to the teaching of inorganic chemistry. It is packed with information, but concise, readable, well-illustrated and affordable - I shall recommend it to my undergraduate and graduate students. * Peter J. Sadler, Education in Chemistry, January 1998 *
Table of Contents1. The important elements in biology ; 2. The composition of metallobiomolecules ; 3. The examination of the properties of metalloproteins ; 4. Structures and functions ; 5. The s-block ; 6. The d-block-redox chemistry ; 7. The d-block-non-redox chemistry ; 8. The p-block ; Further reading ; Answers to questions
