{"title":"Brigitte Schwederski","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrigitte Schwederski's works delve into the intricate world of bioinorganic chemistry, shedding light on the role of inorganic elements in biological systems. Her books offer a detailed exploration for readers keen on understanding the chemical underpinnings of life from a scientific perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for students and professionals alike, her contributions serve as valuable educational references, combining clarity with depth to illuminate complex topics in chemistry and the life sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bioinorganic-chemistry-inorganic-elements-in-the-chemistry-of-life-by-wolfgang-kaim-9780470975237","title":"Bioinorganic Chemistry -- Inorganic Elements in the Chemistry of Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe field of Bioinorganic Chemistry has grown significantly in recent years; now one of the major sub-disciplines of Inorganic Chemistry, it has also pervaded other areas of the life sciences due to its highly interdisciplinary nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBioinorganic Chemistry: Inorganic Elements in the Chemistry of Life, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e provides a detailed introduction to the role of inorganic elements in biology, taking a systematic element-by-element approach to the topic. The second edition of this classic text has been fully revised and updated to include new structure information, emerging developments in the field, and an increased focus on medical applications of inorganic compounds. New topics have been added, including materials aspects of bioinorganic chemistry, elemental cycles, bioorganometallic chemistry, medical imaging and therapeutic advances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTopics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMetals at the center of photosynthesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUptake, transport, and storage of essential elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCatalysis through hemoproteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBiological functions of molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium and chromium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFunction and transport of alkaline and alkaline earth metal cations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBiomineralization\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBiological functions of the non-metallic inorganic elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBioinorganic chemistry of toxic metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBiochemical behaviour of radionuclides and medical imaging using inorganic compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChemotherapy involving non-essential elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis full colour text provides a concise and comprehensive review of bioinorganic chemistry for advanced students of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, medicine, and environmental science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470106542316,"sku":"9780470975237","price":123.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780470975237-bioinorganic-chemistry-inorganic-elements-in-the-chemistry-of-life.jpg?v=1775212373"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/brigitte-schwederski.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}