An updated, practical guide to bioinorganic chemistry
Bioinorganic Chemistry: A Short Course, Second Edition
provides the fundamentals of inorganic chemistry and biochemistryrelevant to understanding bioinorganic topics. Rather than strivingto provide a broad overview of the whole, rapidly expanding field,this resource provides essential background material, followed bydetailed information on selected topics. The goal is to givereaders the background, tools, and skills to research and studybioinorganic topics of special interest to them. This extensivelyupdated premier reference and text:
Presents review chapters on the essentials of inorganicchemistry and biochemistry
Includes up-to-date information on instrumental and analyticaltechniques and computer-aided modeling and visualizationprograms
Familiarizes readers with the primary literature sources andonline resources
Includes detailed coverage of Group 1 and 2 metal ions,concentrating on biological molecules that feature sodium,potassium, magnesium, and calcium ions
Describes proteins and enzymes with iron-containing porphyrinligand systems-myoglobin, hemoglobin, and the ubiquitous cytochromemetalloenzymes-and the non-heme, iron-containing proteins aconitaseand methane monooxygenase
Appropriate for one-semester bioinorganic chemistry courses forchemistry, biochemistry, and biology majors, this text is ideal forupper-level undergraduate and beginning graduate students. It isalso a valuable reference for practitioners and researchers whoneed a general introduction to bioinorganic chemistry, as well aschemists who want an accessible desk reference.