Biochemistry of Nickel
Author | : Robert P. Hausinger |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 286 |
Release | : 2013-06-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781475794359 |
ISBN-13 | : 1475794355 |
Rating | : 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Download or read book Biochemistry of Nickel written by Robert P. Hausinger and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.