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Alkaloids, represent a group of interesting and complex chemical compounds, produced by the secondary metabolism of living organisms in different biotopes. They are relatively common chemicals in all kingdoms of living organisms in all environments. Two hundred years of scientific research has still not fully explained the connections between alkaloids and life. Alkaloids-Chemistry, Biological Significance, Applications and Ecological Role 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. Within the book several questions that persist in this field of research are approached as are some unresearched areas. The book provides beneficial text for an academic and professional audience and serves as a source of knowledge for anyone who is interested in the fascinating subject of alkaloids. Each chapter features an abstract. Appendices are included, as are a listing of alkaloids, plants containing alkaloids and some basic protocols of alkaloid analysis.

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Author:   Tadeusz Aniszewski (Department of Biology, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finland) ,  Tadeusz Aniszewski (Department of Biology, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finland) ,  Tadeusz Aniszewski (Department of Biology, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finland) ,  Tadeusz Aniszewski (Department of Biology, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finland)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Elsevier Science Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 16.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.750kg
ISBN:  

9780444527363

ISBN 10:   0444527362
Pages:   334
Publication Date:   22 March 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780444594334
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Definition, Typology and Occurrence of Alkaloids1. Definition 2. Occurrence in nature Chapter 2. Alkaloid Chemistry1. Alkaloids as secondary metabolism molecules 2. Synthesis and metabolism Chapter 3. Biological Significance of Alkaloids1. Alkaloids in biology 2. Bioactivity 3. Biotoxicity 4. Narcotics 5. Alkaloids in the immune system 6. Genetic approach to alkaloids 7. Alkaloids in the evolution of organisms Chapter 4. Applications1. Medicinal applications 2. Alkaloids as drugs 3. Agricultural applications 4. Biotechnology Chapter 5. Ecological Role of Alkaloids1. Animal sequestration of alkaloids 2. Sexual behaviour 3. Feeding atractance and deterrence 4. A case study: Alkaloids and plant population changes

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Professor in Applied Botany, University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Science and Forestry, Department of Biology, Research and Teaching Laboratory of Applied Botany, Joensuu Campus. Internationally known, Chair of Phytochemical Section of the Botanical Society of America.

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