Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources: Isolation, Characterisation and Biological Properties: Isolation, Characterization and Biological Properties

Tringali, Corrado:

ISBN 10: 0748408908 / ISBN 13: 9780748408900

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2001

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693 Seiten; 9780748408900.3 Gewicht in Gramm: 2.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources: Isolation, Characterisation and Biological Properties: Isolation, Characterization and Biological Properties
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0748408908
• ISBN 13: 9780748408900
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Gut
• Weight: 2 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Interest in obtaining biologically active compounds from natural sources has recently spiked due to their low toxicity, complete biodegradability, availability from renewable sources, and in most cases, low cost. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources: Isolation, Characterization, and Biological Properties covers general methods and main topics in the research field of bioactive natural products.

The book describes general screening methods, modern HPLC hyphenated techniques, and NMR methods in the structural elucidation of compounds and devotes individual chapters to specific topics of research. Surveys on compounds displaying important pharmacological activities are presented in chapters devoted to Mexican medicinal plants, anti-tumor drugs of natural origin, cancer chemopreventive flavonoids, and metabolites displaying anti-HIV, antioxidative, antimalarial, and anti-inflammatory activity. The final chapters are devoted to representative examples of research into marine metabolites: immunomodulating marine glycolipids and surveys of bioactive compounds from marine opisthobranchs and Japanese soft corals.

With its focus on modern approaches to the isolation of biologically active natural products, this book encourages interdisciplinary work among chemists, pharmacologists, biologists, botanists, and agronomists with an interest in bioactive natural products.

About the Author

Professor Corrado Tringali obtained his BA in chemistry at the University of Catania, Italy, in 1973. From 1977 to 1985 he was an assistant professor, teaching courses in organic chemistry and physical methods in organic chemistry. In November 1985 he became an associate professor (organic chemistry), and since November 2001 he has been a full professor (teaching courses in organic chemistry, natural products chemistry, and physical methods in organic chemistry). At present, he is coordinator of the international Doctorate of Research in Chemical Science program at the University of Catania (Cycles XXII –XIV).