Review article
Essential metal co-ordination in biochemistry
S.K. Tandon
; Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, Lucknow, India
Abstract
The basic functions of essential metals are described. The metals are classified into two groups: mobile (ionic) and transition series metals. In the first group only calcium and magnesium are briefly discussed. For the metals of the transition series, the main biochemical functions are listed. Chromium is discussed at length. The main characteristics of manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, vanadium and molybdenum are listed. The significance of certain interactions is stressed.
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155289
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Publication date:
29.7.1986.
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