Open questions on the biological roles of first-row transition metals
Debbie C. Crans, Kateryna Kostenkova
Abstract
First-row transition metals play several roles in biological processes and in medicine, but can be toxic in high concentrations. Here the authors comment on the sensitive biochemistry and speciation chemistry of the first-row transition metals, and outline some of the remaining questions that have yet to be answered. First-row transition metals play several roles in biological processes and in medicine, but can be toxic in high concentrations. Here the authors comment on the sensitive biochemistry and speciation chemistry of the first-row transition metals, and outline some of the remaining questions that have yet to be answered.
Topics & Concepts
Transition (genetics)Genetic algorithmTransition metalHeavy metalsChemistryEnvironmental chemistryNanotechnologyBiologyEcologyBiochemistryMaterials scienceCatalysisGeneTrace Elements in HealthHeavy Metal Exposure and ToxicityAluminum toxicity and tolerance in plants and animals