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.
Author(s): Robert P. Hausinger (auth.)
Series: Biochemistry of the Elements 12
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer US
Year: 1993
Language: English
Pages: 280
Tags: Biochemistry, general; Plant Sciences; Physical Chemistry
Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Introduction....Pages 1-11
Chemistry of Nickel....Pages 13-22
Urease....Pages 23-57
Hydrogenase....Pages 59-105
Carbon Monoxide Dehydrogenase....Pages 107-145
Methyl Coenzyme M Reductase....Pages 147-180
Microbial Nickel Metabolism....Pages 181-201
Plant Nickel Metabolism....Pages 203-219
Animal Nickel Metabolism....Pages 221-269
Back Matter....Pages 271-280