Modified tetrapyrroles are large macrocyclic compounds, consisting of diverse conjugation
and metal chelation systems and imparting an array of colors to the biological structures that …

The advent of heme during evolution allowed organisms possessing this compound to
safely and efficiently carry out a variety of chemical reactions that otherwise were difficult or …

1. The Fundamental Alternatives 2. The First Energy Source for Life (a) Exergonic pyrite
formation (b) The requirement of redox inhibition 3. Pyrite-Surface Bonding 4. Surface …

Biochemistry: The Chemical Reactions of Living Cells is a well-integrated, up-to-date
reference for basic biochemistry, associated chemistry, and underlying biological …

Tetrapyrroles like hemes, chlorophylls, and cobalamin are complex macrocycles which play
essential roles in almost all living organisms. Heme serves as prosthetic group of many …

Amino Acid Metabolism, 3rd Edition covers all aspects of the biochemistry and nutritional
biochemistry of the amino acids. Starting with an overview of nitrogen fixation and the …

Biogenesis of respiratory cytochromes is defined as consisting of the posttranslational
processes that are necessary to assemble apoprotein, heme, and sometimes additional …

A major update of the highly popular second edition, with changes in the content and
organisation that reflect advances in the subject. New and expanded topics include …

A large number of natural and synthetic porphyrins of diverse chemical compositions and
characteristics can be isolated from nature or synthesised in the laboratory. Antimicrobial …

Pyrrole is one of the most important azaheterocycles, due to its wide range of applications in
pharmaceuticals and optoelectronic materials, coupled with its utility as an intermediate in …