Volume 23 in Metal Ions in Life Sciences Series, entitled Molecular Bio-Sensors and the Role of Metal Ions links coordination chemistry and biochemistry in the widest sense and thus increases our understanding of the relationship between the chemistry of metals and life processes. It is well-known that metals are indispensable for life. This volume presents a milestone of contemporary progress and understanding of molecular biosensors for metal ions by bringing together the latest research in academia and industry and emphasize the spectrum of evolving regulations from regulatory bodies. Sections include chemistry and biosensors for essential metal ions, detection and quantification of toxic metal ions and molecular imaging.
Additional Features Include:
- In depth analysis of the molecular bio-sensors involving metal ions.
- This volume overcomes the barriers between the historically separate disciplines of chemistry, biology, medicine, and physics thereby promoting the field of metal ions.
- A valuable addition to libraries of researchers and institutions active in cancer research, as well as a helpful resource for advanced teaching.
- Brings together many research disciplines ensuring a diverse audience.
- User-friendly text for advanced students and scientists.
The Series METAL IONS IN LIFE SCIENCES increases our understanding of the relationship between the chemistry of metals and life processes. The volumes reflect the interdisciplinary nature of Biological Inorganic Chemistry and coordinate the efforts of researchers in fields like biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, molecular and structural biology, enzymology, toxicology, environmental chemistry, biophysics, pharmacy, and medicine. The volumes deal with the formation, stability, structure, and reactivity of metal-containing biological compounds of low and high molecular weight. The metabolism and transport of metal ions and their complexes as well as new models of complicated natural structures and processes are in the focus. Consequently, the volumes are an essential source for researchers in the mentioned fields as well as for teachers preparing courses, e.g., in Bioinorganic Chemistry.
About the Author: Thomas J. Meade: Ph.D.: The Ohio State University 1985; NIH Fellow Harvard Medical School 1985-1987; Postdoctoral Fellow CalTech 1988-1990. Currently, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Illinois; Eileen M. Foell Professor of Cancer Research, Director, Center for Advanced Molecular Imaging, Professor of Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences and Radiology.
Focus of work:
The Meade Lab research focuses on inorganic coordination chemistry for the study of molecular imaging of in vivo gene expression and intracellular messengers, transition metal enzyme inhibitors, and electronic biosensors. The design, synthesis and physical properties of transition metal and lanthanide coordination complexes are the foundation of our research.
Academic Focus
Program Area(s): Bioinorganic Chemistry; Nanochemistry; Organometallic & Coordination ComplexesInterest(s): Organic, Synthetic, Chemical Biology, Inorganic, Bioinorganic, Physical, Biophysical, Nanoscience
