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Bioinorganic Chemistry

Bioinorganic Chemistry explores the essential roles of metal ions and inorganic elements in
biological systems with emphasis on biochemical coordination, metalloenzymes, metal–protein
interactions, electron transfer, and biological redox mechanisms. The course examines
fundamental principles governing metals in living organisms, including metal transport, storage,
and toxicity, and extends to current applications in medicine, such as metal-based drugs,
imaging agents, and therapeutic strategies. Students analyze representative bioinorganic
systems such as hemoglobin, myoglobin, ferritin, nitrogenase, Nitrogen fixation, and vitamin
B12, and explore modern analytical techniques for studying metal ions in biological media.