The Encyclopedia examines biological phenomena at the molecular level and their interactions that govern life processes. Covers genes and genomes; protein structure and function; unifying concepts from biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics and more.
Abstract: The Encyclopedia examines biological phenomena at the molecular level and their interactions that govern life processes. Covers genes and genomes; protein structure and function; unifying concepts from biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics and more
Content: Intro
Section Editors
Contributors
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Abasic Site Formation
Adducts on T, Effects of
Synonyms
Definition
Discussion
Cross-References
References
Allostery and Quaternary Structure
Synopsis
Introduction
Hemoglobin as an Exemplar of Allosteric Principles
Cross-References
References
Alternative Splicing
Amide Bond
Amino Acid Monomer
Apurinic Site Formation
Archaeplastida
Archaeplastidians
Artificial Chromosomes
Definition
Discussion
Cross-References
References
Artificial Endonucleases for Genome Editing
Definition
Discussion
Cross-References
References. Cross-ReferencesReferences
Bacteriophage and Viral Cloning Vectors
Synopsis
Introduction
Main Text
Cloning Vectors Derived from Bacteriophages
Filamentous Phage (M13 and f1) and Phagemids
Bacteriophage Lambda
Vectors Based on Bacteriophage Lambda: Cosmids and Lambda ZAP
Bacteriophage P1
Vectors Derived from Eukaryotic Viruses
Vectors Based on Retroviruses and Lentiviruses
Adenovirus and Adeno-associated Viruses
Baculovirus Vectors
Cross-References
References
Base Intercalation in DNA
Definition
Discussion
Cross-References
References
Base Substitution Mutation. Bioactivation of CarcinogensSynonyms
Definition
Discussion
Cross-References
References
Bioinorganic Chemistry
Synonyms
Synopsis
Introduction
Transport and Bonding in Bioinorganic Systems
Metals in Biological Systems Acting as Charge Carriers, Reaction Triggers, and Structure Facilitators
Ion Channels
Calcium Pumps
Potassium Ion Channels
Magnesium in Ribozymes
Zinc Fingers
Enzymes Transporting Dioxygen
Hemoglobin and Myoglobin
Hemocyanin
Metals in Biological Systems Facilitating Electron Transfer
Iron-Sulfur Clusters
Cytochromes
Cytochrome P450. Cytochrome b(6)f and the Photosynthetic PathwayCytochrome c Oxidase
Metals in Biological Systems Facilitating Enzyme Catalysis
Nitrogenase
Vitamin B (Cobalamin)
Ascorbate Oxidase
Hydrogenases
Superoxide Dismutase
Metal Toxicity
Metals in Medicine
Platinum-Containing Antitumor Drugs
Antirheumatic and Anticancer Gold Compounds
Bioorganometallic Drugs
Radiopharmaceuticals
Conclusions
Explanation of Terms
Cross-References
References
Biological Inorganic Chemistry
Blue/White Selection
Definition
Discussion
References
C
CAG Repeat Pathologies.
