Sulfurtransferases: Essential Enzymes for Life

Sulfurtransferases are essential enzymes for life, with chapters covering their basic biology, roles in health, disease, drug discovery, and biotechnological applications. This resource provides key knowledge and recent advances to advance new studies and medical practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Sulfurtransferases, vital enzymes for life, have garnered significant attention in recent years. This comprehensive resource, authored by esteemed experts, serves as a vital guide to understanding these enzymes' roles in various biological processes. The book begins with an introduction by the Editors, providing a foundational understanding of the field. Subsequently, each chapter delves into a specific sulfurtransferase, encompassing its basic biology, functions in healthy functioning, disease implications, drug discovery applications, and other biotechnological advancements. Thorough analysis is conducted to explore the physiological role of each enzyme, including its regulation mechanisms, pharmacological inhibitors, and pathological conditions associated with altered enzymatic activity. The discussion spans a wide range of sulfurtransferases, including rhodanese, MST, thiosulfate-thiol sulfurtransferase, tRNA uracil 4-sulfurtransferase, thiosulfate-dithiol sulfurtransferases, biotin synthase, cysteine desulfurase, lipoyl synthase, molybdenum cofactor sulfurtransferase, thiazole synthase, molybdopterin synthase sulfurtransferase, tRNA-uridine 2-sulfurtransferase, tRNA-5-taurinomethyluridine 2-sulfurtransferase, tRNA-5-methyluridine (54) 2-sulfurtransferase, and L-aspartate semialdehyde sulfurtransferase, among others. Researchers and clinicians alike will find this resource invaluable, as it offers essential knowledge and cutting-edge advancements to propel new studies on this increasingly relevant class of enzymes. Furthermore, the practical applications of these findings in medical practice will contribute to improved patient outcomes and healthcare advancements.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443188275