Alkaloids
Author | : Shinji Funayama |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 295 |
Release | : 2014-10-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780124173149 |
ISBN-13 | : 0124173144 |
Rating | : 4/5 (144 Downloads) |
Download or read book Alkaloids written by Shinji Funayama and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alkaloids are a large group of structurally complex natural products displaying a wide range of biological activities. The purpose of Alkaloids: A Treasury of Poisons and Medicines is to classify, for the first time, the alkaloids isolated from the natural sources until now. The book classifies all of the alkaloids by their biosynthetic origins. Of interest to the organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry communities involved in drug discovery and development, this book describes many alkaloids isolated from the medicinal plants, including those used in Japanese Kampo medicine. - Classifies and lists alkaloids from natural sources - Occurrence and biosynthetic pathways of alkaloids - Indicates key uses and bioactivity of alkaloids