(Ebook) The Biochemistry of Inorganic Polyphosphates, Second Edition by I. S. Kulaev, V. M. Vagabov, T. V. Kulakovskaya(auth.) ISBN 9780470858103, 9780470858196, 0470858109, 0470858192

(Ebook) The Biochemistry of Inorganic Polyphosphates, Second Edition by I. S. Kulaev, V. M. Vagabov, T. V. Kulakovskaya(auth.) ISBN 9780470858103, 9780470858196, 0470858109, 0470858192

Now in a second edition, Biochemistry of Inorganic Polyphosphates fills the need for an exhaustive resource on inorganic polyphosphate metabolism. The authors describe the structure and properties of these compounds and presents a comparative analysis of the newest and traditional methods of their extraction from cells. Distribution of polyphosphates in organisms, their localization in cells and tissues is also described.

• Comprehensive presentation of inorganic polyphosphate metabolism
• Follows polyphosphates in cells of organisms from different stages of evolution
• Presents methods for the analysis and study of polyP-dependent enzymes
• Comprehensive information on genetics, metabolism and biotechnology of polyphosphates
• Textbook and reference work on all aspects of polyphosphates

Content:
Chapter 1 The Chemical Structures and Properties of Condensed Inorganic Phosphates (pages 3–13):
Chapter 2 Methods of Polyphosphate Assay in Biological Materials (pages 15–35):
Chapter 3 The Occurrence of Polyphosphates in Living Organisms (pages 37–44):
Chapter 4 The Forms in Which Polyphosphates are Present in Cells (pages 45–51):
Chapter 5 Localization of Polyphosphates in Cells of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes (pages 53–63):
Chapter 6 Enzymes of Polyphosphate Biosynthesis and Degradation (pages 65–89):
Chapter 7 The Functions of Polyphosphates and Polyphosphate? Dependent Enzymes (pages 91–123):
Chapter 8 The Peculiarities of Polyphosphate Metabolism in Different Organisms (pages 125–181):
Chapter 9 Applied Aspects of Polyphosphate Biochemistry (pages 183–191):
Chapter 10 Inorganic Polyphosphates in Chemical and Biological Evolution (pages 193–209):