Lichen Secondary Metabolites: Bioactive Properties and Pharmaceutical Potential
Author:   Branislav Ranković
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   2nd ed. 2019
ISBN:  

9783030168131


Pages:   260
Publication Date:   12 August 2019
Format:   Hardback
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This revised and extended edition provides in-depth insights into the benefits and untapped potential of lichen-derived bioactive compounds. The whole spectrum of these compounds’ biological and medical functions, from antibiotic to antiviral and anti-carcinogenic properties, is presented. In addition, a new chapter discusses the anti-neurodegenerative and anti-diabetic activities of lichenic secondary metabolites. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable asset for students and researchers in this field.

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Author:   Branislav Ranković
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   2nd ed. 2019
Weight:   0.571kg
ISBN:  

9783030168131


ISBN 10:   3030168131
Pages:   260
Publication Date:   12 August 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Lichens as a potential source of bioactive secondary metabolites.- Lichens used in traditional medicine.- Lichen secondary metabolites as potential antibiotic agents.- Studies on antioxidant properties of lichen secondary metabolites.- Investigations of lichen secondary metabolites with potential anticancer activity.- Antigenotoxic effect of some lichen metabolites.- Lichen secondary metabolites as possible antiviral agents.- Future directions in the study of pharmaceutical potential of lichens.

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Branislav Ranković is a Full Professor of Lichenology and Mycology at the Department of Biology and Ecology, University of Kragujevac, Serbia. His research primarily focuses on bioactive secondary metabolites in lichens, and he is the author of several textbooks and over 110 publications in international journals.

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