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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100198508484

ISBN-139780198508489

eBay Product ID (ePID)93572

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Number of Pages600 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameBiological Chemistry of the Elements : the Inorganic Chemistry of Life

Publication Year2001

SubjectLife Sciences / Biochemistry, Chemistry / Inorganic

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorJ. J. R. Fraústo Da Silva, R. J. P. Williams

Subject AreaScience

FormatUk-Trade Paper

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Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight46.6 Oz

Item Length9.7 in

Item Width7.4 in

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Edition Number2

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2001-021708

Dewey Edition21

TitleLeadingThe

ReviewsReview from previous edition "Rich and refreshing...in addition to being a general resource, this engaging book provides an excellent text for an advanced course and should have much to teach both students and teachers." Nature, ''This book presents a novel approach to the subject of biochemistry,which is both interesting and fascinating ... practicing scientists from eitherbiochemistry or inorganic chemistry would find this book a valuable source forrelevant information regarding the impact of the other discipline on their own... For a person working at the interface of inorganic chemistry andbiochemistry this book will be extremely valuable. For others it will be anexcellent reference to have at hand. The book is well written andunderstandable.''Journal of Chemical Education, " Because Williams's numerous publications cut a wide swath, it is useful to have this book where his breadth of knowledge, viewpoints and insights reside conveniently in one place ... this engaging book provides an excellent text for an advanced course and should have much to teach bothstudents and teachers." Nature, "This book presents a novel approach to the subject of biochemistry, which is both interesting and fascinating ... practicing scientists from either biochemistry or inorganic chemistry would find this book a valuable source for relevant information regarding the impact of the other disciplineon their own ... For a person working at the interface of inorganic chemistry and biochemistry this book will be extremely valuable. For others it will be an excellent reference to have at hand. The book is well written and understandable." Journal of Chemical Education, A general overview of biological inorganic chemistry as well as a fascinating novel view of the nature of living systems and their evolution ... The authors have created a text that nicely complements the usual chapters found in advanced inorganic and biochemistry text books ... The principles are presented with clear explanations in a relaxed, conversational writing style. The use of clear and detailed drawings, on nearly every page, enhances the text ... a valuable introductoryguide to all aspects of the wild and wonderful world of bioinorganic chemistry., "A textbook for students of chemistry or biology looking at biological chemistry from an inorganic perspective. A certain bias is inevitable in order to compensate for the traditional heavy focus on organic chemistry. No prerequisites are specified. The first edition was published in 1991."--SciTechBook News "This new edition is even better than the original, both in terms of organization and content. It is easier than before to use as a textbook or as a reference source owing to the detailed indexing. It provides the most up-to-date and extensive compilation of operational concepts in bioinorganic chemistry of any single textbook available today."--Angewandte Chemie International Edition, A general overview of biological inorganic chemistry as well as a fascinating novel view of the nature of living systems and their evolution ... The authors have created a text that nicely complements the usual chapters found in advanced inorganic and biochemistry text books ... The principles are presented with clear explanations in a relaxed, conversational writing style. The use of clear and detailed drawings, on nearly every page, enhances the text ... a valuable introductory guide to all aspects of the wild and wonderful world of bioinorganic chemistry., "I recommend this book to all biologists and I am certain that it will prove something of a literary landmark in its contribution to the understanding of biology in the future."R TIBS, ''This account is no mere review or compendium but an original andimaginative synthesis of its subject matter. Its powerful insights will changethe way the subject develops, if only because the authors sometimes run ahead ofour ability to give a complete or detailed description of a given system. Inshort it sets a chemical framework within which biology and its evolution can beunderstood and interpreted.''Journal of Bioinorganic Chemistry, ''Because Williams's numerous publications cut a wide swath, it is usefulto have this book where his breadth of knowledge, viewpoints and insights resideconveniently in one place ... this engaging book provides an excellent text foran advanced course and should have much to teach both students and teachers.''Nature, "This account is no mere review or compendium but an original and imaginative synthesis of its subject matter. Its powerful insights will change the way the subject develops, if only because the authors sometimes run ahead of our ability to give a complete or detailed description of a givensystem. In short it sets a chemical framework within which biology and its evolution can be understood and interpreted." Journal of Bioinorganic Chemistry, "outstanding book ... The contents are well ordered and liberally subtitled and there are many excellent tables and figures, which are all helpful to the reader. I recommend this book to all biologists and I am certain that it will prove something of a literary landmark in its contribution tothe understanding of biology in the future." TIBS, "A textbook for students of chemistry or biology looking at biological chemistry from an inorganic perspective. A certain bias is inevitable in order to compensate for the traditional heavy focus on organic chemistry. No prerequisites are specified. The first edition was published in 1991."--SciTech Book News "This new edition is even better than the original, both in terms of organization and content. It is easier than before to use as a textbook or as a reference source owing to the detailed indexing. It provides the most up-to-date and extensive compilation of operational concepts in bioinorganic chemistry of any single textbook available today."--Angewandte Chemie International Edition, ''outstanding book ... The contents are well ordered and liberallysubtitled and there are many excellent tables and figures, which are all helpfulto the reader. I recommend this book to all biologists and I am certain that itwill prove something of a literary landmark in its contribution to theunderstanding of biology in the future.''TIBS, "Destined to become the bible of bio-inorganic chemistry. The Biological Chemistry of the Elements is a superb book" Times Higher Education Supplement, Review from previous edition "Rich and refreshing...in addition to being a general resource, this engaging book provides an excellent text for an advanced course and should have much to teach both students and teachers." Nature" Because Williams's numerous publications cut a wide swath, it is useful to have this book where his breadth of knowledge, viewpoints and insights reside conveniently in one place ... this engaging book provides an excellent text for an advanced course and should have much to teach both students and teachers." Nature"This account is no mere review or compendium but an original and imaginative synthesis of its subject matter. Its powerful insights will change the way the subject develops, if only because the authors sometimes run ahead of our ability to give a complete or detailed description of a given system. In short it sets a chemical framework within which biology and its evolution can be understood and interpreted." Journal of BioinorganicChemistry"I recommend this book to all biologists and I am certain that it will prove something of a literary landmark in its contribution to the understanding of biology in the future."R TIBS"Destined to become the bible of bio-inorganic chemistry. The Biological Chemistry of the Elements is a superb book" Times Higher Education Supplement"This is a comprehensive treatment of the role of the chemical elements ... The book will be of interest to both chemists and biologists and students of biochemistry would certainly benefit from reading it."R ASLIB Book Guide"outstanding book ... The contents are well ordered and liberally subtitled and there are many excellent tables and figures, which are all helpful to the reader. I recommend this book to all biologists and I am certain that it will prove something of a literary landmark in its contribution to the understanding of biology in the future." TIBS"stimulating book" Biologist"It is a remarkable book in range and bioinorganic vision. Each section is well referenced with further reading, required for rounding-out the global perspectives presented." Chemistry and Industry"This book presents a novel approach to the subject of biochemistry, which is both interesting and fascinating ... practicing scientists from either biochemistry or inorganic chemistry would find this book a valuable source for relevant information regarding the impact of the other discipline on their own ... For a person working at the interface of inorganic chemistry and biochemistry this book will be extremely valuable. For others it will be an excellentreference to have at hand. The book is well written and understandable." Journal of Chemical Education"The text is arranged in short sections with headings that stand out clearly, and a liberal use is made of space, all of which makes for excellent clarity. "The Biological Chemistry of the Elements" is an attractive book and is a pleasure to read." Angewandte Chemie" The importance of these essential elements is explained in a fresh and original manner in 'The Biological Chemistry of the Elements ... for the advanced student it makes invigorating reading." New Scientist"It covers a subject which is of immense importance and current interest ... It is very well produced, with excellent illustrations and bibliography. Each chapter in itself provides a great deal of information." Biomaterials"The book combines the features of an advanced text and a monograph and has an aesthetically attractive outlook" Structural Chemistry, ''I recommend this book to all biologists and I am certain that it willprove something of a literary landmark in its contribution to the understandingof biology in the future.''TIBS, 'Review from previous edition 'rich and refreshing...in addition to beinga general resource, this engaging book provides an excellent text for anadvanced course and should have much to teach both students and teachers.''Nature, "It is a remarkable book in range and bioinorganic vision. Each section is well referenced with further reading, required for rounding-out the global perspectives presented." Chemistry and Industry, "A textbook for students of chemistry or biology looking at biological chemistry from an inorganic perspective. A certain bias is inevitable in order to compensate for the traditional heavy focus on organic chemistry. No prerequisites are specified. The first edition was published in 1991."--SciTech Book News"This new edition is even better than the original, both in terms of organization and content. It is easier than before to use as a textbook or as a reference source owing to the detailed indexing. It provides the most up-to-date and extensive compilation of operational concepts in bioinorganic chemistry of any single textbook available today."--Angewandte Chemie International Edition, "This is a comprehensive treatment of the role of the chemical elements ... The book will be of interest to both chemists and biologists and students of biochemistry would certainly benefit from reading it."R ASLIB Book Guide, ''Destined to become the bible of bio-inorganic chemistry. The BiologicalChemistry of the Elements is a superb book.''THES, ''It is a remarkable book in range and bioinorganic vision. Each sectionis well referenced with further reading, required for rounding-out the globalperspectives presented.''Chemistry and Industry, ''This is a comprehensive treatment of the role of the chemical elements... The book will be of interest to both chemists and biologists and students ofbiochemistry would certainly benefit from reading it.''ASLIB Book Guide

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal572/.51

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentThe chemical and physical factors controlling the elements of life1. The chemical elements in biology2. The principles of the uptake and chemical speciation of the elements in biology3. Physical separations of elements: compartments and zones in biology4. Kinetic considerations of chemical reactions, catalysis, and control5. Energy in biological systems and hydrogen biochemistry6. The role of biological macromolecules and polymers7. The functional value of the chemical elements in biological systemsThe roles of individual elements in biology8. Sodium, potassium, and chlorine osmotic control, electrolytic equilibria, and currents9. The biological chemistry of magnesium: phosphate metabolism10. Calcium: controls and triggers11. Zinc: Lewis acid catalysis and regulation12. Non-haem iron: redox reactions and controls13. Haen iron: coupled redox reactions14. Manganese: dioxygen evolution and glycosylation15. Copper: extracytoplasmic oxidases and matrix formation16. Nickel and cobalt: remnants of early life17. Molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, and chromium18. Phosphate, silica, and chloride: acid-base non-metals19. Sulphur, selenium, and the halogens: redox non-metals20. Integrated living systems of elements

SynopsisTwenty inorganic elements, mostly metal ions, are consistently found in living systems and are essential for living systems to function correctly. The aim of this text is to discuss, describe, and explain the functional relevance of those elements: the reasons for their selection; the processes of their uptake, transport and final localization in cells; the regulation of these processes; and the interactive network of their reactions that connects the in vivo inorganic elements to the environment and to the genome. The first seven chapters describe the physical, chemical, and biological principles of the involvement of the elements in cellular activity, stressing how inorganic and organic chemicals react differently together in different compartments. The next twelve chapters describe the uses of the individual essential inoranic elements and a section on the genetic control of each element is included. The final chapter discusses how the interaction of genes, proteins, small molecules, and inorganic elements plays an important role in evolution and the speciation of organisms. The second edition of 'The Biological Chemistry of The Elements' has been thoroughly revised in content and style. The main additions to the first edition concern the discussion of the links to the genome of the uptake and transfer of inorganic elements and the regulation of homeostasis, the functional co-operative activities of the elements, the interaction with the environment, and the evolution of usage. Recent structural and mechanistic knowledge of many biomolecules and organelles are also included. Like the higly praised first edition, this text will be the bible of bioinorganic chemistry., Twenty inorganic elements, mostly metal ions, are consistently found in living systems and are essential for living systems to function correctly. The aim of this text is to discuss, describe, and explain the functional relevance of those elements: the reasons for their selection; the processes of their uptake, transport and final localization in cells; the regulation of these processes; and the interactive network of their reactions that connects the in vivo inorganic elements to the environment and to the genome. The first seven chapters describe the physical, chemical, and biological principles of the involvement of the elements in cellular activity, stressing how inorganic and organic chemicals react differently together in different compartments. The next twelve chapters describe the uses of the individual essential inorganic elements and a section on the genetic control of each element is included. The final chapter discusses how the interaction of genes, proteins, small molecules, and inorganic elements plays an important role in evolution and the speciation of organisms. The second edition of 'The Biological Chemistry of The Elements' has been thoroughly revised in content and style. The main additions to the first edition concern the discussion of the links to the genome of the uptake and transfer of inorganic elements and the regulation of homeostasis, the functional co-operative activities of the elements, the interaction with the environment, and the evolution of usage. Recent structural and mechanistic knowledge of many biomolecules and organelles are also included. Like the higly praised first edition, this text will be the bible of bioinorganic chemistry., This text describes the functional role of the twenty inorganic elements essential to life in living organisms., 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 uptake; transport and final localization in cells; the regulation of these processes; and the interactive network of their reactions that connects the in vivo inorganic elements to the environment and to the genome. The volume has been thoroughly revised for this second edition and includes a discussion of the link to the genome of the uptake and transfer of inorganic elements and the regulation of homeostasis, the functional co-operative activities of the elements, the interaction with the environment, and the evolution of usage. Recent structural and mechanistic knowledge of many biomolecules and organelles is also included.

LC Classification NumberQP531.S54 2001