Metalloenzymes: From Bench to Bedside

Metalloenzymes: From Bench to Bedside provides a comprehensive overview of metalloenzymes, covering biochemical and structural features, pharmacology, and biotechnological applications. It discusses various enzymes, their catalytic roles, inhibitors, and clinical agents, enabling scientists to advance their research in life sciences and clinical applications.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 634 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Metalloenzymes: From Bench to Bedside is a comprehensive guide that delves into the realm of metalloenzymes, encompassing their biochemical and structural characteristics, pharmacology, and biotechnological applications. After providing a concise introduction, esteemed international experts in the field delve into a diverse array of enzymes, including magnesium, calcium, zinc, manganese, nickel, iron, copper, cadmium, molybdenum, and tungsten. They explore the catalytic roles played by these enzymes within their active sites. Throughout the book, a consistent approach is maintained, presenting the structure and function of each enzyme, their physiological and pathologic roles, inhibitors and activators (and their design), and clinical agents or compounds utilized in medicine and drug discovery. This invaluable resource empowers scientists from both academia and industry to actively engage in ongoing metalloenzyme research, fostering the continuous discovery of novel metalloenzymes for applications in new life science studies and clinical advancements.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128239742