Possibilities of determination of metalocompounds present in living systems

This bachelor thesis deals with the topic of metallomics. There are explained basic concepts and definitions, differences between the metal-binding proteins and metalloproteins. This thesis also deals with metallothioneins and theirs basic types. The study describes possible interactions of metals and organic compounds. Attention is paid to interactions between metals and peptides or proteins. There are given examples of some essential metals, which are linked to important organic compounds, which are necessary for the proper function of the organism. Mainly there are described enzymes necessary for the human body. There are also referred organic compounds of toxic metals. Another part of the thesis is devoted to analytical methods used for determination of metallocompounds. There are described methods for separation and detection, which are combined for qualification and quantification of metallocompounds. There are referred examples of the determination of some metallocompounds