Etymology of transition metal biomolecules as a learning aid in Biological Chemistry

Quimica nova

Silva, José A. L. da¹ 

[1] Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

关键词: Bioinorganic Chemistry;    heme;    globin.;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0100-40422013000900030

学科分类：化学（综合）

来源: Sociedade Brasileira de Quimica

【 摘 要 】

Numerous functional biomolecules are associated with metals, i.e. the metallobiomolecules; more specifically, some are dependent on transition metals required for several crucial biological roles. Nevertheless, their names can lead to ambiguous interpretations concerning the properties and performances of this group of biological molecules. Their etymology may be useful by providing a more perceptive insight into their features. However, etymology can lead to incongruous conclusions, requiring an especially careful approach to prevent errors. Examples illustrating these subjects shall be examined.

【 授权许可】

CC BY