Biomineralization: From Nature to Application
Metal Ions in Life Sciences. Volume 4
Metal Ions in Life Sciences (Series Nr. 4)
1. Edition February 2008
700 Pages, Hardcover
Handbook/Reference Book
Short Description
Choosing a systematic approach, from the basics to applications, the editors of Biomineralization: From Nature to Application deal with key biological features of biomineralization, such as gene directed growth and the role of enzymes. Volume 4 of the Metals Ions in Life Sciences consists of contributions from leaders in the field exploring the biological foundations of biomineralization; several major classes of biominerals; the dynamics of mineralization and demineralization; new approaches in the design and technology of biomineralization with exciting new possibilities in materials and nano science; and much more.
Volume 4 focuses on the vibrant research area centering around Biomineralization and its role in Nature and in biomimetic applications. With nearly 2700 references, 14 tables, and more than 140 illustrations, it is an essential resource for scientists working in the wide range from material sciences and inorganic biochemistry all the way through to medicine including the clinic.
In 18 stimulating chapters, written by 36 internationally recognized experts, Biomineralization. From Nature to Application highlights critically the interrelations between crystals and life. The volume covers the role of genes and genomes as well as enzymes on biomineralization processes; carbonate, sulfate, oxalate, and silicate biominerals; heavy metals, ferritin, and magnetotactic bacteria; the formation of bone, dentin, enamel, etc; the dynamics of biomineralization and biodemineralization; the mechanical design and bioinspired growth of mineralized tissues; and polymer-controlled biomimetic mineralizations for diverse applications.
PREFACE TO VOLUME 4.
CONTRIBUTORS TO VOLUME 4.
TITLES OF VOLUMES 1-44 IN THE METAL IONS IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS SERIES.
CONTENTS OF VOLUMES IN THE METAL IONS IN LIFE SCIENCES SERIES.
(1) Crystals and Life. An Introduction (Arthur Veis).
(2) What Genes and Genomes Tell Us about Calcium Carbonate Biomineralization (Fred H. Wilt and Christopher E. Killian).
(3) The Role of Enzymes in Biomineralization Processes (Ingrid M. Weiss and Frédéric Marin).
(4) Metal-Bacteria Interactions at Both the Planktonic Cell and Biofilm Levels (Ryan C. Hunter and Terry J. Beveridge).
(5) Biomineralization of Calcium Carbonate. The Interplay with Biosubstrates (Amir Berman).
(6) Sulfate-Containing Biominerals (Fabienne Bosselmann and Matthias Epple).
(7) Oxalate Biominerals (Enrique J. Baran and Paula V. Monje).
(8) Molecular Processes of Biosilicification in Diatoms (Aubrey K. Davis and Mark Hildebrand).
(9) Heavy Metals in the Jaws of Invertebrates (Helga C. Lichtenegger, Henrik Birkedal, and J. Herbert Waite).
(10) Ferritin. Biomineralization of Iron (Elizabeth C. Theil, Xiaofeng S. Liu, and Manolis Matzapetakis).
(11) Magnetism and Molecular Biology of Magnetic Iron Minerals in Bacteria (Richard B. Frankel, Sabrina Schübbe, and Dennis A. Bazylinski).
(12) Biominerals. Recorders of the Past? (Danielle Fortin, Sean Langley, and Susan Glasauer).
(13) Dynamics of Biomineralization and Biodemineralization (Lijun Wang and George H. Nancollas).
(14) Mechanism of Mineralization of Collagen-Based Connective Tissues (Adele L. Boskey).
(15) Mammalian Enamel Formation (Janet Moradian-Oldak and Michael L. Paine).
(16) Mechanical Design of Biomineralized Tissues. Bone and Other Hierarchical Materials (Peter Fratzl).
(17) Bioinspired Growth of Mineralized Tissue (Darilis Suárez-González and William L. Murphy).
(18) Polymer-Controlled Biomimetic Mineralization of Novel Inorganic Materials (Helmut Cölfen and Markus Antonietti).
SUBJECT INDEX.
Professor Roland K. O. Sigel, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland
