Metal Ions in Biological Systems : Volume 41: Metal Ions and Their Complexes in Medication

Continuing a series first started in 1973, the 41st volume features 13 articles on the presence of metal ions in medications, with an introductory article on speciation dependent intake and uptake of essential elements by Janette Davidege and David R. Williams (both: chemistry at Cardiff U., UK). Ot. Content: Preface to the Series; Preface to Volume 41; Contents; Contributors; Contents of Previous Volumes; Speciation Dependent Intake and Uptake of Essential Elements; Magnesium in Human Therapy; Calcium Status and Supplementation; Zinc Deficiency: Its Characterization and Treatment; The Use and Role of Zinc and Its Compounds in Wound Healing; Iron Chelators and Their Therapeutic Potential; Vanadium Compounds in the Treatment of Diabetes; Copper and Zinc Complexes as Antiinflammatory Drugs; Gold Complexes in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis; The Medical Use of Lithium; Bismuth in Medicine Metal Complexes as Chemotherapeutic Agents Against Tropical Diseases: Malaria, Trypanosomiasis, and LeishmaniasisMetal Complexes as Therapeutic Agents in Nitrogen Monoxide Modulation; Subject Index Abstract: Continuing a series first started in 1973, the 41st volume features 13 articles on the presence of metal ions in medications, with an introductory article on speciation dependent intake and uptake of essential elements by Janette Davidege and David R. Williams (both: chemistry at Cardiff U., UK). Ot Metal ions are currently used for such applications as diabetes, anti-inflammatory, rheumatoid arthritis, psychiatric, and anti-ulcer medications, using compounds of vanadium, copper and zinc, gold, lithium, and bismuth, respectively. This text explores these applications in addition to an assessment of chelation therapy, uses in environmental sciences, and the human health effects of metal ion deficiency for several elements-magnesium, calcium, zinc, and iron. Featuring contributions from 29 internationally recognized experts, this book offers a timely, authoritative look at ionic complexes i

Continues the tradition of excellence established in previous volumes in this acclaimed series. Volume 36 focuses on the vibrant research area concerning the interrelation between free radicals and metal ions and their resulting effects on life processes; it offers an authoritative and timely account of this fascinating area of research in 21 chapters.