Boron and marine life: a new look at an enigmatic bioelement.
On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the discovery of boron, we review the oceanic biogeochemistry of boron as well as suitable analytical techniques for its determination. This overview includes aspects of biogeochemistry including geochemical stable isotope variations, uptake, transport, storage, nutritional value, toxicity, and distribution within biological materials, providing a framework for discussion of the role of boron in marine organisms, which remains largely enigmatic.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-1030, USA.
Carl J
CJ
Carrano
Stephen
S
Schellenberg
Shady A
SA
Amin
David H
DH
Green
Frithjof C
FC
Küpper
D000818:Animals; D001419:Bacteria / Q000378:metabolism; D001688:Biological Products / Q000096:biosynthesis; D001895:Boron / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism; D056890:Eukaryota / Q000378:metabolism; D009792:Oceans and Seas
D001688:Biological Products; D001895:Boron