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Overview
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.Synopsis
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.
Booknews
Hausinger (Michigan State U.) provides balanced coverage of nickel biochemistry, discussing both the harmful and beneficial effects of this important metal ion. The opening chapter presents a historical overview of nickel, delineating its concentrations, distributions, and fluxes in the environment. Subsequent chapters address chemistry of nickel, urease, hydrogenase, carbon monoxide dehydrogenase, methyl coenzyme M reductase, microbial nickel metabolism, plant nickel metabolism, and animal nickel metabolism. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)