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.
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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.
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Biochemistry of Nickel

Biochemistry of Nickel

by Robert P. Hausinger
Biochemistry of Nickel

Biochemistry of Nickel

by Robert P. Hausinger

Hardcover(1993)

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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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780306445415
Publisher: Springer US
Publication date: 01/31/1994
Series: Biochemistry of the Elements , #12
Edition description: 1993
Pages: 280
Product dimensions: 5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.35(d)

Table 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.
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