Historical Development and Perspectives of the Series

pp.：  1 – 7

Preface to Volume 4

pp.：  7 – 9

Contents

pp.：  9 – 11

Contributors to Volume 4

pp.：  11 – 19

Titles of Volumes 1–44 in the Metal Ions in Biological Systems Series

pp.：  19 – 23

Contents of Volumes in the Metal Ions in Life Sciences Series

pp.：  23 – 25

1 Crystals and Life: An Introduction

pp.：  25 – 31

2 What Genes and Genomes Tell Us about Calcium Carbonate Biomineralization

pp.：  31 – 67

3 The Role of Enzymes in Biomineralization Processes

pp.：  67 – 101

4 Metal–Bacteria Interactions at Both the Planktonic Cell and Biofilm Levels

pp.：  101 – 157

5 Biomineralization of Calcium Carbonate. The Interplay with Biosubstrates

pp.：  157 – 197

6 Sulfate-Containing Biominerals

pp.：  197 – 237

7 Oxalate Biominerals

pp.：  237 – 249

8 Molecular Processes of Biosilicification in Diatoms

pp.：  249 – 285

9 Heavy Metals in the Jaws of Invertebrates

pp.：  285 – 325

10 Ferritin. Biomineralization of Iron

pp.：  325 – 357

11 Magnetism and Molecular Biology of Magnetic Iron Minerals in Bacteria

pp.：  357 – 373

12 Biominerals. Recorders of the Past?

pp.：  373 – 407

13 Dynamics of Biomineralization and Biodemineralization

pp.：  407 – 443

14 Mechanism of Mineralization of Collagen-Based Connective Tissues

pp.：  443 – 487

15 Mammalian Enamel Formation

pp.：  487 – 537

16 Mechanical Design of Biomineralized Tissues. Bone and Other Hierarchical Materials

pp.：  537 – 577

17 Bioinspired Growth of Mineralized Tissue

pp.：  577 – 607

18 Polymer-Controlled Biomimetic Mineralization of Novel Inorganic Materials

pp.：  607 – 637

Subject Index

pp.：  637 – 675

LastPages

pp.：  675 – 701