{"product_id":"biological-inorganic-chemistry-robert-r-crichton-9780128117415","title":"Biological Inorganic Chemistry: A New Introduction to Molecular Structure and Function","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBiological Inorganic Chemistry: A New Introduction to Molecular Structure and Function, Third Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive discussion of the biochemical aspects of metals in living systems. The fascinating world of the role of metals in biology, medicine and the environment has progressed significantly since the very successful \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of the book published in 2012. Beginning with an overview of metals and selected nonmetals in biology, the book supports the interdisciplinary nature of this vibrant area of research by providing an introduction to basic coordination chemistry for biologists and structural and molecular biology for chemists. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving built this accessible foundation, the book progresses to discuss biological ligands for metal ions, intermediary metabolism and bioenergetics, and methods to study metals in biological systems. The book also covers metal assimilation pathways; transport, storage, and homeostasis of metal ions; sodium and potassium channels and pumps; magnesium phosphate metabolism and photoreceptors; calcium and cellular signaling; the catalytic role of several classes of mononuclear zinc enzymes; the biological chemistry of iron; and copper chemistry and biochemistry. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition, the book discusses nickel and cobalt enzymes; manganese chemistry and biochemistry; molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, and chromium; non-metals in biology; biomineralization; metals in the brain; metals and neurodegeneration; metals in medicine and metals as drugs; and metals in the environment. Now in its \u003ci\u003eThird Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, this popular and award-winning resource highlights recent exciting advances and provides a thorough introduction for both researchers approaching the field from a variety of backgrounds, as well as advanced students. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert R. Crichton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0128117419\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780128117415\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Academic Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/26\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 692\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Robert R. Crichton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46372273291519,"sku":"9780128117415","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5f462494-ad4e-43aa-973a-1205e7f6299c.jpg?v=1732725492","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/biological-inorganic-chemistry-robert-r-crichton-9780128117415","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}