Interrelations between Essential Metal Ions and Human Diseases

From the book reviews: "This volume, which lies at the natural juncture between chemistry, biology, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology and medicine, provides the basis for understanding the important roles played by metal ions and the clinical consequences of an imbalance in their homeostasis. I have no doubt that this volume will serve not only as a source of inspiration as well as an important reference point for academics working in this research field, but will also act as an invaluable resource for undergraduate teaching." (Celine J. Marmion, Transition Metal Chemistry, Vol. 39, 2014) "The book is a great compilation of high-quality review articles describing how essential metals and metalloids correlate with human diseases. Its interdisciplinary line-up ensures that every reader will learn something new when browsing through the book. Each of its chapters is well suited to serve both as a reference for scientists already familiar with the respective subject and as a starting point for novices. ... deserves a place in every scientific library and on the shelf of every bioinorganic chemist." (Jens Muller, Inorganica Chimica Acta, Vol. 423, 2014)

• Metal Ions and Infectious Diseases. An Overview from the Clinic.- Sodium and Potassium in Health and Disease.- Magnesium in Health and Disease.- Calcium in Health and Disease.- Vanadium. Its Role for Humans.- Chromium: Is It Essential, Pharmacologically Relevant or Toxic?- Manganese in Health and Disease.- Iron: Effect of Deficiency and Overload.- Cobalt: Its Role in Health and Disease.- Nickel and Human Health.- Copper: Effects of Deficiency and Overload.- Zinc and Human Disease.- Molybdenum in Human Health and Disease.- Silicon: The Health Benefits of a Metalloid.- Arsenic. Can this Toxic Metalloid Sustain Life?.- Selenium. Role of the Essential Metalloid in Health.