Terpenoids: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medicinal Effects, Ethno-pharmacology
English
By (author): Abhishek Tiwari Bimal Krishna Banik Biswa Mohan Sahoo
This unique volume covers specific aspects of the biological chemistry of terpenoids. It provides extensive information related to classification, general methods of extraction and isolation of terpenoids, synthesis and pharmacological activities of monoterpenoids, synthesis and medicinal uses of diterpenoids, biogenesis of terpenoids, synthesis and medicinal uses of sesqui terpenoids and sesterpenoids. Some terpenes are also classified as diterpene alkaloids. Most of the terpenoids with diverse molecular structures are biologically active and are used for the treatment of various diseases such as cancer, malaria, inflammation, tuberculosis and infection, and this is discussed.
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Will deliver when available. Publication date 19 Dec 2024