Inorganic Biochemistry And Regulatory Mechanisms norganic Biochemistry and Regulatory Metabolism 1st Edition by Glória Ferreira, José João Moura, Ricardo Franco 3527296530 978-3527296538

Iron plays a crucial role in many biochemical processes. In recent years intensive research has led to a better understanding of the function of iron in cellular metabolism. In more than 20 articles, international experts give a thorough account of late-1990s developments in this field. The book focuses on central questions like: the transport, storage, and utilization of iron in cells; the three-dimensional structure of iron-containing proteins; the physiological function of heme and iron sulphur-containing proteins; as well as the regulatory mechanisms in heme biosynthesis and redox regulation of signal transduction. The interdisciplinary character of the book is designed to explore the many facets of the findings and provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances for biochemists, bioinorganic chemists, molecular biologists, and immunologists. The reviews are supplemented by background information and numerous references. Thus, this book shows the relationships between the different disciplines concerned with iron metabolism and opens perspectives for future research.