Alkaloids
Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, and Applications

Reviews the chemical, biological and ecological explanations for the alkaloids class of natural products that occur widely in nature and have important medical applications

Tadeusz Aniszewski (Author)

9780444594334, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 21 April 2015

496 pages, Illustrated
23.4 x 19 x 3 cm, 1.05 kg

Alkaloids - Secrets of Life: Alkaloid Chemistry, Biological Significance, Applications and Ecological Role, Second Edition provides knowledge on structural typology, biosynthesis and metabolism in relation to recent research work on alkaloids, considering an organic chemistry approach to alkaloids using biological and ecological explanation. The book approaches several questions and unresearched areas that persist in this field of research. It provides a beneficial text for academics, professionals or anyone who is interested in the fascinating subject of alkaloids. Each chapter features an abstract. Appendices, a listing of alkaloids, and plants containing alkaloids are all included, as are basic protocols of alkaloid analysis.

CHAPTER 1 Definition, Typology, and Occurrence of AlkaloidsCHAPTER 2 Alkaloid ChemistryCHAPTER 3 Biology of AlkaloidsCHAPTER 4 Ecology of AlkaloidsCHAPTER 5 Evolution of Alkaloids and Alkaloids in EvolutionCHAPTER 6 Applied Potential and Current Applications of Alkaloids CHAPTER 7 Problems of Alkaloids in Nature and Human Activity

Subject Areas: Organic chemistry [PNN]