Handbook of Natural Products from Marine Invertebrates

Handbook of Natural Products from Marine Invertebrates
Author: Maktoob Alam
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 300
Release: 1998-02-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789057022531

This book is devoted to the secondary metabolites found in marine invertebrates of the phylum mollusca. It provides comprehensive coverage of the literature on molluscs since 1976. Compounds are grouped in chemical classes (terpenes, sterols, polypeptides, etc.) and the structure, source bioactivity and relevant references are given for each entry. There are three indexes based on trivial names, molecular formulae and natural sources. The Handbook is an essential reference work for natural products chemists and pharmaceutical researchers interested in marine metabolites.

Handbook of Marine Natural Products

Handbook of Marine Natural Products
Author: Ernesto Fattorusso
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-04-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789048138333

"Handbook of Marine Natural Products" takes a fresh approach to describing the major themes of research in this rapidly developing field. This two volume reference work begins with a section that provides a taxonomic survey of the secondary metabolites of diverse marine life including microbes, algae, and invertebrates. This is followed by a demonstration of the techniques and strategies employed in modern structure elucidation of complex natural products. The natural roles of marine natural products are then explored in a series of focused chapters which include the topics of symbiosis, anti-predation and antifouling, chemical interactions, and defence against UV stress. Various routes which facilitate the understanding of marine natural product biosynthesis are subsequently explained and these are followed by an extensive set of chapters on the biomedical potential of marine natural products. The latter portion of this section considers the technologies and scientific disciplines necessary for advancing bioactive marine natural product lead compounds into actual pharmaceuticals. The reference work finishes with a selection of chapters describing marine toxins and their impact on public health and seafood resources. Final thoughts presented at the end of the second volume focus on the future of this field of investigation and discovery research. This publication is presented as a reference handbook and general concepts are emphasized and illustrated with numerous interesting examples, graphical information, and a comprehensive index. "Handbook of Marine Natural Products" introduces students who are at advanced undergraduate and entry graduate student levels to this fascinating multidisciplinary field. It is an ideal desk companion for courses focusing on this contemporary area.

Natural Products

Natural Products
Author: Raphael Ikan
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080512429

This new edition has been updated to include the following: The use of biomarkers (organic compounds in the geospherical record with carbon skeletons) reflecting the upsurge in geoporphyrin research primarily due to MS, yeast RNA nucleic acid studies: reversed-phase HPLC of amino acids; brewing industry applications (HPLC evaluation of carotenoids in orange juice and of "debittered" citrus); HPTLC of carbohydrates; synthesis of a sweetening agent from citrus peels, synthesis and degradation of alkaloids and of sterols, GC/MS uses with sterols, petroleum products, and aromatic constituents of wine and grape juice, flash chromatography of essential oils, optical purity of enantiomers affecting flavors, fragrances, and pheromones, as well as studies of lattice inclusion compounds 1H- and 13C-NMR, MS, IR and UV data are presented for most natural products. Biomarkers—organic compounds in the geospherical record with carbon skeletons—reflecting the upsurge in geoporphyrin research primarily due to MS Yeast RNA nucleic acid studies Reversed-phase HPLC of amino acids, citrus juice components, and HPLC in brewing industry application HPTLC of carbohydrates 1H- and 13C-NMR: Sweetness evaluation and synthesis of a sweetening agent from citrus peels; seed oil sesamolin; alkaloids (strychnine, piperine, caffeine); and sterol analyses GC/MS: sterols, petroleum studies, aromatic constituents of wine and grapejuice Flash chromatography of essential oils Optical purity of enantiomers affecting flavors, fragrances, and pheromones Materials science studies of lattice inclusion compounds

Handbook of Anticancer Drugs from Marine Origin

Handbook of Anticancer Drugs from Marine Origin
Author: Se-Kwon Kim
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 801
Release: 2014-11-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319071459

This timely desk reference focuses on marine-derived bioactive substances which have biological, medical and industrial applications. The medicinal value of these marine natural products are assessed and discussed. Their function as a new and important resource in novel, anticancer drug discovery research is also presented in international contributions from several research groups. For example, the potential role of Spongistatin, Apratoxin A, Eribulin mesylate, phlorotannins, fucoidan, as anticancer agents is explained. The mechanism of action of bioactive compounds present in marine algae, bacteria, fungus, sponges, seaweeds and other marine animals and plants are illustrated via several mechanisms. In addition, this handbook lists various compounds that are active candidates in chemoprevention and their target actions. The handbook also places into context the demand for anticancer nutraceuticals and their use as potential anti-cancer pharmaceuticals and medicines. This study of advanced and future types of natural compounds from marine sources is written to facilitate the understanding of Biotechnology and its application to marine natural product drug discovery research.

Bioactive Marine Natural Products

Bioactive Marine Natural Products
Author: Dewan S. Bhakuni
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2006-06-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1402034849

Bioactive Marine Natural Products is the first book available that covers all aspects of bioactive marine natural products. It fills the void in the literature for bioactive marine natural products. The book covers various aspects of marine natural products and it is hoped that all the major classes of bioactive compounds are included. Different classes of marine organisms and the separation and isolation techniques are discussed. The chemistry and biology of marine toxins, peptides, alkaloids, nucleosides and prostanoids are discussed in detail. Biological, toxicological and clinical evaluations are also dealt with to ensure that the book may be adopted at any stage by any practicing organic chemist or biologist, working in academia or in R and D divisions of pharmaceutical companies. Each chapter in the book includes an abstract to highlight the major points discussed in the text and concluding remarks are given. References to books, monographs, review articles and original papers are provided at the end of each chapter.

Marine Invertebrates

Marine Invertebrates
Author: Ronald L. Shimek
Publisher: Tfh Publications, Incorporated
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Marine aquarium animals
ISBN: 9781890087661

Profiling some of the most beautiful and bizarre animals that make their way into marine aquariums, this book covers more than 500 invertebrates and plants of speical interest to reef aquarists.

Venomous and Poisonous Marine Animals

Venomous and Poisonous Marine Animals
Author: John A. Williamson
Publisher: UNSW Press
Total Pages: 598
Release: 1996
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780868402796

A comprehensive volume of marine biology, medicine and toxicology.

Natural Products in Clinical Trials

Natural Products in Clinical Trials
Author: Atta-ur- Rahman
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2018-03-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1681082136

Natural products continue to play a key role in drug development. A recent analysis of the drug market in the developed world revealed that 40% of total clinically approved drugs were either unmodified natural products or their semi-synthetic derivatives. This book series focuses on reviews of exciting new bioactive natural products that have huge potential as drugs. It highlights the everlasting importance of natural products in our lives. Each volume brings reviews contributed by eminent scientists in the field. The first volume covers the following topics: - bioactive compounds from marine invertebrates - natural product derived drugs for immunological and inflammatory diseases - clinical trials of curcumin, camptothecin, astaxanthin, and biochanin - antibacterial and antifungal drugs from natural sources - natural products as anti-HIV medicines.

A Practical Guide to the Marine Animals of Northeastern North America

A Practical Guide to the Marine Animals of Northeastern North America
Author: Leland W. Pollock
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Total Pages: 388
Release: 1998
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780813523996

At last a guide to fish as well as invertebrates with profusely illustrated keys and the most recent terminology! It is not only practical but authoritative as well. A Practical Guide to the Marine Animals of Northeastern North America features Leland Pollock's innovative, user-friendly keys that circumvent many of the difficulties of traditional identification systems. Pollock's keys offer choices among distinctive attributes of the specimen. Results are compared to all variations found in the region's fauna, using a neatly displayed tabular form accompanied by many line drawings.

Selected Topics in the Chemistry of Natural Products

Selected Topics in the Chemistry of Natural Products
Author: Raphael Ikan
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2008
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9812705694

A New York Times Notable Book for 2011 A Globe and Mail Best Books of the Year 2011 Title A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction of 2011 title Virtually all human societies were once organized tribally, yet over time most developed new political institutions which included a central state that could keep the peace and uniform laws that applied to all citizens. Some went on to create governments that were accountable to their constituents. We take these institutions for granted, but they are absent or are unable to perform in many of today’s developing countries—with often disastrous consequences for the rest of the world. Francis Fukuyama, author of the bestselling The End of History and the Last Man and one of our most important political thinkers, provides a sweeping account of how today’s basic political institutions developed. The first of a major two-volume work, The Origins of Political Order begins with politics among our primate ancestors and follows the story through the emergence of tribal societies, the growth of the first modern state in China, the beginning of the rule of law in India and the Middle East, and the development of political accountability in Europe up until the eve of the French Revolution. Drawing on a vast body of knowledge—history, evolutionary biology, archaeology, and economics—Fukuyama has produced a brilliant, provocative work that offers fresh insights on the origins of democratic societies and raises essential questions about the nature of politics and its discontents.