The Biochemistry of Inorganic Polyphosphates, Second Edition

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):