Bioinorganic chemistry : a practical course

• Main Author: Metzler-Nolte, Nils
• Corporate Author: Walter de Gruyter & Co
• Other Authors: Schatzschneider, Ulrich, 1971-
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin ; New York : Walter de Gruyter, ©2009.
• Subjects: Bioinorganic chemistry > Textbooks.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9783110211368; 311021136X; 9781680151992; 1680151991; 1283398109; 9781283398107; 9783110209549; 3110209543
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (ix, 138 pages) : illustrations

This book presents a unique introduction into the field of bioinorganic chemistry through practical laboratory experiments. Topics include many aspects of modern bioinorganic chemistry such as model systems for metalloenzymes, biosensors, metal bioconjugates and metal-based drugs. Each chapter conta...

Table of Contents:

• Frontmatter; Table of Contents; 1. Introduction; 2. Small molecule activation and inactivation by metalloenzymes and their model compounds; 3. Carbon monoxide and nitric oxide as small molecule messengers; 4. Metallointercalators as DNA probes; 5. DNA manipulation with metal complexes; 6. Synthesis of metal-peptide bioconjugates; 7. Preparation of metal-protein bioconjugates; 8. Electrochemical investigation of metal complexes; 9. Metal complexes with anti-proliferative activity; Backmatter.