Biomineralization

Biomineralization is a hot topic in the area of materials, and this volume in the Metals Ions in Life Sciences series takes a systematic approach, dealing with all aspects from the fundamentals to applications. Key biological features of biomineralization, such as gene directed growth and the role of enzymes are covered, as are new areas, including copper/zinc in the jaws of invertebrates or magnetic biomaterials that help birds with navigation

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Mrs. Astrid Sigel, Prof. Helmut Sigel and, c/o Dept. of
Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, University of Basel, Spitalstrasse
51, CH-4056 Basel, Switzerland

Professor Roland K. O. Sigel, Institute of Inorganic
Chemistry, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057
Zurich, Switzerland

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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.

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HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND PERSPECTIVES OF THE SERIES. PREFACE TO VOLUME 4.

CONTRIBUTORS TO VOLUME 4.

TITLES OF VOLUMES 144 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).

Abstract.

1. Introduction.

2. Global Effects.

3. Minerals within Living Systems.

4. Concluding Remarks.

Acknowledgments.

Abbreviations.

References.

(2) What Genes and Genomes Tell Us about Calcium Carbonate Biomineralization (Fred H. Wilt and Christopher E. Killian).

Abstract.

1. Introduction.

2. One GeneOne Protein Approaches.

3. Many GenesOne Structure Approaches.

4. General Conclusions.

Acknowledgments.

Abbreviations.

References.

(3) The Role of Enzymes in Biomineralization Processes (Ingrid M. Weiss and Frédéric Marin).

Abstract.

1. Introduction.

2. From Ions to Minerals: A Pathway Paved by Enzymes.

3. The Evolution of Solids: A Complex Network of Regulation.

4. Mimicking Nature: How Far Can the Design of Biomineralization Enzymes Take Us?

5. Conclusions.

Acknowledgments.

Abbreviations.

References.

(4) MetalBacteria Interactions at Both the Planktonic Cell and Biofilm Levels (Ryan C. Hunter and Terry J. Beveridge).

Abstract.

1. Introduction.

2. Planktonic Bacterial Cells.

3. MetalMicrobe Interactions.

4. Microbial Biofilm Communities.

5. Biofilm Microenvironments and Their Impact on Geochemical Interactions.

6. Concluding Remarks.

Acknowledgments.

Abbreviations and Definitions.

References.

(5) Biomineralization of Calcium Carbonate. The Interplay with Biosubstrates (Amir Berman).

Abstract.

1. Introduction.

2. Control in Biological Mineralization.

3. Recent Perspectives on Mineralization Strategies.

4. CaCO3 Growth in Confinement.

5. Crystal Assembly.

6. In Vitro Studies of CaCO3 Mineralization.

7. Calcium Carbonate Nucleation and Growth on Artificial Substrates.

8. Summary and Outlook.

Acknowledgments.

Abbreviations.

References.

(6) Sulfate-Containing Biominerals (Fabienne Bosselmann and Matthias Epple).

Abstract.

1. Sulfate-Containing Biominerals: An Overview.

2. Gypsum and Bassanite (Calcium Sulfates).

3. Celestite (Strontium Sulfate).

4. Barite (Barium Sulfate).

5. Jarosite (Potassium Iron Hydroxide Sulfate).

6. Concluding Remarks.

Acknowledgments.

References.

7 OXALATE BIOMINERALS.

(7) Oxalate Biominerals (Enrique J. Baran and Paula V. Monje).

Abstract.

1. Introduction.

2. Metallic Oxalates: Physico-Chemical and Structural Properties.

3. Calcium Oxalates in Plants.

4. Calcium Oxalates in Other Forms of Life.

5. Other Oxalate Biominerals.

6. Pathological Oxalates.

7. Oxalates in the Environment.

8. Oxalate Degrading Systems.

9. Conclusions and Perspectives.

Acknowledgments.

Abbreviations.

References.

8 MOLECULAR PROC.

(8) Molecular Processes of Biosilicification in Diatoms (Aubrey K. Davis and Mark Hildebrand).

Abstract.

1. Introduction.

2. Silicon Transport.

3. Silica Structure Formation.

4. Regulation of Structure Formation.

5. Manipulation of Diatom Silica Structure.

6. Concluding Remarks and Future Directions.

Acknowledgments.

Abbreviations.

References. (9) Heavy Metals in the Jaws of ...