Metallobiochemistry.

Format:

Book

Series:

Methods in enzymology ; v. 158, etc.

Methods in enzymology ; v. 158, 205, 226, 227

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Metals in the body.

Biochemistry.

Chemistry, Analytical--methods.

Metals--analysis.

Trace Elements--analysis.

Medical Subjects:

Biochemistry.

Chemistry, Analytical--methods.

Metals--analysis.

Trace Elements--analysis.

Physical Description:

volumes : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

San Diego : Academic Press, Inc., 1988-

Summary:

From the Preface Although it has been suspected since ancient times that metals participate in biological processes, details of the manner in which they might exert a function have until recently remained unknown. It is now appreciated that metals play roles in catalysis, hormone action, gene and other regulatory functions, structural stabilization of macromolecules, muscle contraction, nerve conduction, and transport. "Metallobiochemistry" is a field which has grown and matured rapidly over the past decade. Metalloenzymes have been the central investigating targets. This volume provides both the emerging and practicing metallobiochemist with the necessary tools to answer what should be the number one and two questions: Is this enzyme a metalloenzyme? What metal is it?

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

0121820599

OCLC:

18782205