Overview

These sulfur-rich chelators, being important in metal ion homeostasis, find increasing attention. MILS-5, written by 30 internationally recognized experts, focuses on this hot topic. The reader is supported by about 20 tables, more than 80 illustrations and nearly 2000 references. This book is an essential resource for scientists working in a wide range of disciplines from environmental toxicology and inorganic biochemistry all the way through to physiology and medicine.

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Author:   Astrid Sigel ,  Helmut Sigel ,  Roland K.O. Sigel
Publisher:   De Gruyter
Imprint:   De Gruyter
Volume:   5
Weight:   0.953kg
ISBN:  

9783110442786

ISBN 10:   3110442787
Pages:   544
Publication Date:   20 July 2015
Recommended Age:   College Graduate Student
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Historical Development and Overview Regulation of Metallothionein Gene Expression Bacterial Metallothioneins Metallothioneins in Yeast and Fungi Metallothioneins in Plants Metallothioneins in Diptera Earthworm and Nematode Metallothioneins Metallothioneins in Aquatic Organisms: Fish, Crustaceans, Molluscs, and Echinoderms Metal Detoxification in Freshwater Animals. Roles of Metallothioneins Structure and Function of Vertebrate Metallothioneins Metallothionein-3, Zinc, and Copper in the Central Nervous System Metallothionein Toxicology: Metal Ion Trafficking and Cellular Protection Metallothionein in Inorganic Carcinogenesis Thioredoxins and Glutaredoxins. Functions and Metal Ion Interactions Metal Ion-Binding Poperties of Phytochelatins and Related Ligands

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Helmut und Astrid Sigel, University of Basel, Switzerland. Roland K. O. Sigel, University of Zürich, Switzerland.

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