Principles of Bioinorganic Chemistry

By Stephen J. Lippard and Jeremy M. Berg

Book Overview

A concepts-orientated introduction to bioinorganic chemistry covering topics including: properties of biological molecules; physical methods in bioinorganic chemistry; control and utilization of metal ion concentrations in cells, and electron transfer proteins.

As one of the most dynamic fields in contemporary science, bioinorganic chemistry lies at a natural juncture between chemistry, biology, and medicine. This rapidly expanding field probes fascinating questions about the uses of metal ions in nature. Respiration, metabolism, photosynthesis, gene regulation, and nerve impulse transmission are a few of the many natural processes that require metal ions, and new systems are continually being discovered. The use of unnatural metals - which have been introduced into human biology as diagnostic probes and drugs - is another active area of tremendous medical significance.

This introductory text, written by two pioneering researchers, is destined to become a landmark in the field of bioinorganic chemistry through its organized unification of key topics. Accessible to undergraduates, the book provides necessary background information on coordination chemistry, biochemistry, and physical methods before delving into topics that are central to the field: What metals are chosen and how are they taken up by cells? How are the concentrations of metals controlled and utilized in cells? How do metals bind to and fold biomolecules? What principles govern electron transfer and substrate binding and activation reactions? How do proteins fine-tune the properties of metals for specific functions? For each topic discussed, fundamentals are identified and then clarified through selected examples. An extraordinarily readable writing style combines with chapter-opening principles, study problems, and beautifully rendered two-color illustrations to make this book an ideal choice for instructors, students, and researchers in the chemical, biological, and medicalcommunities.

Translated into French, German, Japanese, Polish and Chinese.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0935702733
• ISBN13: 9780935702736
• Release Date: September 1994
• Publisher: University Science Books
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

A valuable resource

Principles of Bioinorganic Chemistry is a very useful introductory textbook for chemists who are interested in such field.

An informative introductory text.

Overall, this book is a useful reference for anyone engaging in a Bioinorganic course at the upper undergraduate or early postgraduate level. This book is sufficiently informative and can be used as a recommemded text for the upper undergraduate level in a course in Bioinorganic Chemistry.