Biochemistry of Nickel

In this timely monograph, the author summarizes the rapidly growing body of knowledge regarding nickel by providing a balanced discussion of its harmful and beneficial effects. Coverage includes a history of nickel; the chemistry of nickel, descriptions of the four known enzymes which contain nickel; and nickel metabolism in microbes, plants, and animals. Taken as a whole, Dr. Hausinger's work will highlight key features of this important element and help define future research.

List of contents

1. Introduction.- 2. Chemistry of Nickel.- 3. Urease.- 4. Hydrogenase.- 5. Carbon Monoxide Dehydrogenase.- 6. Methyl Coenzyme M Reductase.- 7. Microbial Nickel Metabolism.- 8. Plant Nickel Metabolism.- 9. Animal Nickel Metabolism.

Summary

In this timely monograph, the author summarizes the rapidly growing body of knowledge regarding nickel by providing a balanced discussion of its harmful and beneficial effects. the chemistry of nickel, descriptions of the four known enzymes which contain nickel; and nickel metabolism in microbes, plants, and animals.

Product details

• Authors: Robert P Hausinger, Robert P. Hausinger
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2009
• EAN: 9780306445415
• ISBN: 978-0-306-44541-5
• No. of pages: 280
• Weight: 536 g
• Illustrations: XIII, 280 p.
• Series: Biochemistry of the Elements; Biochemistry of the Elements
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Biochemistry, biophysics