{"product_id":"bioinorganic-chemistry-maria-j-leone-9781787154452","title":"Bioinorganic Chemistry","description":"\u003cp\u003eof metal ions in biological systems, including their importance in structural, catalytic, and regulatory functions within living organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMetalloenzymes and Catalysis: Discuss metalloenzymes, enzymes that contain metal ions as cofactors, and their role in catalyzing essential biochemical reactions, such as oxygen transport (hemoglobin), electron transfer (cytochromes), and nitrogen fixation (nitrogenase).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMetal Ion Transport and Storage: Explore mechanisms for metal ion transport and storage in biological systems, including proteins like ferritin for iron storage and transferrin for iron transport, essential for maintaining metal ion homeostasis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBioinorganic Medicinal Chemistry: Examine the use of metal-based compounds in medicine, including platinum-based drugs like cisplatin for cancer treatment, and contrast agents used in imaging techniques such as MRI.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotosynthesis and Electron Transfer: Discuss the role of metal ions in photosynthesis, specifically in the electron transport chain and the oxygen-evolving complex, which contains manganese and plays a critical role in converting light energy into chemical energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnalytical Techniques in Bioinorganic Chemistry: Highlight techniques used to study metal ions in biological systems, such as X-ray crystallography, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, providing insights into metal binding and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maria J. Leone, Santiago Salinas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1787154459\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781787154452\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kruger Brentt Publisher Uk. Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 322\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d","brand":"Maria J. Leone","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47136513523967,"sku":"9781787154452","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_836d5cc9-5b88-4e66-a598-9427fe30711d.jpg?v=1755023576","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bioinorganic-chemistry-maria-j-leone-9781787154452","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}