The Role of Metal Ions in Bio-Inorganic Chemistry

Dear Colleagues,

Bioinorganic chemistry has been a huge field of science for many years, but it is still continuing to develop and gathering an increasing amount of interest. The base knowledge of homeostasis of macro- and microelements has allowed us to understand the many biological mechanisms on a molecular level. Metal ions can influence an organism in many ways, both positively and negatively. Further expanding our knowledge in bioinorganic chemistry is important in the progress of medicine and pharmacy.

Therefore, we cordially invite researchers interested in this field of science to publish their manuscripts in a Special Issue entitled “The Role of Metal Ions in Bio-Inorganic Chemistry”. We look forward to chemical, physical, biological, and also multidisciplinary articles connected with metal ion studies. This Special Issue focuses on the following topics: transport and storage of metal ions in the living organism, mechanism of redox reactions, interaction and complexation of metal ions by molecules, peptides, and proteins, metabolism pathway of metallodrugs, metalloenzymes and their mimics, bioorganometallic compounds, metal ions in medicine, metal ion toxicity, and all subjects related to the described research area.

Dr. Aleksandra Kotynia
Dr. Aleksandra Marciniak
Dr. Andrea Bencini
Guest Editors

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