Modern Avenues in Metal-Nucleic Acid Chemistry (Metal Ions in Life Sciences Series)
By Jens Müller, Bernhard Lippert
The book “Modern Avenues in Metal-Nucleic Acid Chemistry” is a groundbreaking and comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in the field. Authored by Jens Müller and Bernhard Lippert, this book is the 25th volume in the highly acclaimed Metal Ions in Life Sciences series. It provides a timely and informative account of the current state of research in a field that has recently seen significant developments and breakthroughs.
The book focuses on the intersection of metal complexes and nucleic acids, exploring their coordination principles, structural chemistry, and their biological and medicinal implications. While previous research mainly concentrated on the fundamental aspects of the chemistry involved, this volume delves deeper into the newer aspects of the field. These include porous materials, non-covalent interactions, stimuli-responsive bioconjugates, DNA-templated metal arrays and nanoclusters, genotyping, guanine quadruplexes, and riboswitches.
One of the key features of “Modern Avenues in Metal-Nucleic Acid Chemistry” is its multidisciplinary nature. With contributions from 40 international experts from Europe, Asia, and America, the book encompasses knowledge from various scientific disciplines. This makes it an essential resource for scientists working in materials science, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, and related fields.
The book is divided into 15 comprehensive chapters, meticulously covering each topic with over 1600 citations. The inclusion of 160 figures, 90 of which are in color, enhances the visual understanding of the concepts discussed. The authors provide a critical analysis of recent research findings, highlighting the most significant advancements and their implications.
One of the highlights of this book is the detailed exploration of nucleic acid – metal complex bioconjugates and their applications. The authors discuss how these bioconjugates have revolutionized various fields, including drug delivery, diagnostics, and therapeutics. The book also covers the emerging area of coordination polymers involving nucleic acid components, providing insights into their design strategies and potential applications.
The comprehensive coverage extends to various types of nucleic acids, from the familiar DNA duplexes, triplexes, and quadruplexes to RNA. The authors delve into the unique properties of each nucleic acid and their interactions with metal complexes. This knowledge is crucial for understanding the role of metal-nucleic acid interactions in biological processes and disease-related mechanisms.
For those interested in staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field of metal-nucleic acid chemistry, “Modern Avenues in Metal-Nucleic Acid Chemistry” is an invaluable resource. It represents the cutting edge of research and provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the field.
The book is published by CRC Press and is available in English. It is an eBook with 446 pages of in-depth content. The ISBN-10 is 1032218177, and the ISBN-13 is 978-1032218175, allowing for easy identification and ordering.
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Product Details
- It offers an update on nucleic acid – metal complex bioconjugates and their applications
- It provides an insight into coordination polymers involving nucleic acid components
- It covers a wide range of nucleic acids, from DNA duplexes, triplexes and quadruplexes to RNA
- Publisher : CRC Press; 1st edition (April 24, 2023)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 446 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1032218177
- ISBN-13 : 978-1032218175