Inorganic Polyphosphates

Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-3-642-63597-7
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 317 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 511 g

Reihe: Progress in Molecular and Subcellular Biology

Inorganic polyphosphates - polymers of orthophosphate linked by high-energy phosphoanhydride bonds - have been found in apparently all forms of life, from bacteria, yeasts and fungi to higher plants and animals. These polymers, which had been neglected for a long time, have become a fascinating area of research in the last few years. This volume summarizes the present state of knowledge about the metabolism and function of inorganic polyphosphates. In addition, the methods to study these polymers as well as the biotechnological applications of inorganic polyphosphates are described. The 15 chapters of this volume, dealing with different aspects of polyphosphate research, are written by experts in the field. This book represents a valuable source of information not only for researchers working on this subject, but also for scientists interested in fundamental aspects of cell and energy metabolism.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Schröder, Heinz C.

Müller, Werner E. G.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Zellbiologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biochemie (nichtmedizinisch)
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The complete table of contents can be found on the Internet: http://www.springer.de