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Informationen zum Autor Mrs. Astrid Sigel , Prof. Helmut Sigel and, c/o Dept. of Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, University of Basel, Spitalstrasse 51, CH-4056 Basel, Switzerland Professor Roland K. O. Sigel , Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland Klappentext Volume 4 focuses on the vibrant research area centering around Biomineralization and its role in Nature and in biomimetic applications. With nearly 2700 references, 14 tables, and more than 140 illustrations, it is an essential resource for scientists working in the wide range from material sciences and inorganic biochemistry all the way through to medicine including the clinic.In 18 stimulating chapters, written by 36 internationally recognized experts, Biomineralization. From Nature to Application highlights critically the interrelations between crystals and life. The volume covers the role of genes and genomes as well as enzymes on biomineralization processes; carbonate, sulfate, oxalate, and silicate biominerals; heavy metals, ferritin, and magnetotactic bacteria; the formation of bone, dentin, enamel, etc; the dynamics of biomineralization and biodemineralization; the mechanical design and bioinspired growth of mineralized tissues; and polymer-controlled biomimetic mineralizations for diverse applications. Zusammenfassung Choosing a systematic approach, from the basics to applications, the editors of Biomineralization: From Nature to Application deal with key biological features of biomineralization, such as gene directed growth and the role of enzymes. Inhaltsverzeichnis HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND PERSPECTIVES OF THE SERIES. PREFACE TO VOLUME 4. CONTRIBUTORS TO VOLUME 4. TITLES OF VOLUMES 1-44 IN THE METAL IONS IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS SERIES. CONTENTS OF VOLUMES IN THE METAL IONS IN LIFE SCIENCES SERIES. (1) Crystals and Life. An Introduction (Arthur Veis). Abstract. 1. Introduction. 2. Global Effects. 3. Minerals within Living Systems. 4. Concluding Remarks. Acknowledgments. Abbreviations. References. (2) What Genes and Genomes Tell Us about Calcium Carbonate Biomineralization ( Fred H. Wilt and Christopher E. Killian). Abstract. 1. Introduction. 2. One Gene-One Protein Approaches. 3. Many Genes-One Structure Approaches. 4. General Conclusions. Acknowledgments. Abbreviations. References. (3) The Role of Enzymes in Biomineralization Processes (Ingrid M. Weiss and Frédéric Marin). Abstract. 1. Introduction. 2. From Ions to Minerals: A Pathway Paved by Enzymes. 3. The "Evolution" of Solids: A Complex Network of Regulation. 4. Mimicking Nature: How Far Can the Design of Biomineralization Enzymes Take Us? 5. Conclusions. Acknowledgments. Abbreviations. References. (4) Metal-Bacteria Interactions at Both the Planktonic Cell and Biofilm Levels (Ryan C. Hunter and Terry J. Beveridge). Abstract. 1. Introduction. 2. Planktonic Bacterial Cells. 3. Metal-Microbe Interactions. 4. Microbial Biofilm Communities. 5. Biofilm Microenvironments and Their Impact on Geochemical Interactions. 6. Concluding Remarks. Acknowledgments. Abbreviations and Definitions. References. (5) Biomineralization of Calcium Carbonate. The Interplay with Biosubstrates (Amir Berman). Abstract. 1. Introduction. 2. Control in Biological Mineralization. 3. Recent Perspectives on Mineralization Strategies. 4. CaCO3 Growth in Confinement. 5. Crystal Assembly. 6. In Vitro Studies of CaCO3 Mineralization. 7. Calcium Carbonate Nucleation and Growth on Artificial Substrates. 8. Summary and Outlook. Ackn...
