Chemistry of Natural Products

Contents: Preface. 1. Simple molecules of natural origin. 2. Therapeutic properties of natural products. 3. Stereoisomerism in natural products. 4. Medically important monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, diterpenes and triterpenes. 5. Carotenoids. 6. Glycosides. 7. Alkaloids. 8. Chemistry of medicinally important lignans, quassinoids and flavonoids. 9. Chemistry and therapeutic activity of penicillin, streptomycin and tetracyclines. 10. Total synthesis of natural products. 11. Plant-based pharmaceuticals. 12. Plant derived recombinant proteins. 13. Chemistry of microtubule inhibitors. 14. Chemistry of bioproducts. Bibliography. Index.

"This book in the series on pharmacology undertakes an exploration of the chemical constitution and processes of natural products, with added focus on their pharmaceuticals applications. The book takes look at the general introduction, nomenclature, occurrence, isolation, detection, structure elucidation by various techniques, biotechniques and bioactivities, all done with an attempts to understand the therapeutic and medicinal properties of these products.

In addition, the book focuses on current trends and advances in the field, fostering a relevant knowledge of the field, and the illustrations and diagrams further convey visual information beyond the power of words." (jacket)