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Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 284
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ISBN: 9464635363

Marine Pharmacognosy

Marine Pharmacognosy
Author: Se-Kwon Kim
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1439892296

Diverse and abundant, marine-derived bioactive compounds offer a plethora of pharmacologically active agents with the potential to produce valuable therapeutic entities. Marine-derived organisms, including some macroalgae, microalgae, blue-green algae, invertebrates, and vertebrates—valued in traditional Chinese medicine since ancient times—are now recognized as rich sources of pharmaceutically active compounds. These factors, coupled with the growing need for novel bioactives for the treatment of severe human diseases such as cancer, diabetes, microbial infections, and inflammatory processes, has brought marine pharmaceuticals to the forefront of pharmacology. Marine Pharmacognosy: Trends and Applications provides a comprehensive account of marine-derived bioactive pharmaceuticals and their potential health benefits, including antioxidant, anticancer, antiviral, anticoagulant, antidiabetic, antiallergy, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, antibacterial, and radioprotective activities. Moreover, it discusses the sources, isolation and purification, chemistry, functionality interactions, applications, and industrial features of a variety of marine-derived pharmaceuticals. Marine pharmacognosy is a dynamic field that has been systematically investigated over the last 50 years, and the number of publications and patents are increasing every year. Bringing together a global team of experts, Marine Pharmacognosy: Trends and Applications reviews current research on marine-derived bioactive compounds and provides insight into future research on their potential as pharmacologically active agents.

Medicinal Plants in the Asia Pacific for Zoonotic Pandemics, Volume 4

Medicinal Plants in the Asia Pacific for Zoonotic Pandemics, Volume 4
Author: Christophe Wiart
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2022-05-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000583279

Viruses and plagues have constantly threatened the survival of humanity since the evolution of modern man. Medical advances, thanks to the application of remedial plants, have helped to fight back against some of the most nefarious bacterial and viral infections, giving humanity a fighting chance. This fourth volume in the Medicinal Plants in the Asia Pacific for Zoonotic Pandemics series provides an unprecedented, comprehensive overview of the pharmacological activity of more than 100 medicinal plants used for the treatment of microbial infections in Asia and the Pacific. The text discusses the actions of such plants against viruses and bacteria representing a threat of epidemic and pandemic diseases, including COVID-19, with an emphasis on the molecular basis and cellular pathways. Scientific names, botanical classifications and descriptions, medicinal uses, and chemical constituents are presented, along with chemical structures and a vast selection of bibliographical references. FEATURES Introduces the molecular mechanism of natural products from medicinal plants in Asia on bacteria and viruses Includes phylogenetic presentations of a selection of medicinal plants and a chemotaxonomical rationale of antiviral and antibacterial actions Discusses the chemical structure–activity relationship, pharmacokinetics, and bioavailability of antimicrobial principles This book is a useful research tool for postgraduates, academics, and the pharmaceutical, herbal, and nutrition industries looking forward to developing antiviral and antibacterial agents from medicinal plants in Asia. Medicinal Plants in the Asia Pacific for Zoonotic Pandemics is a critical reference for anyone involved in the discovery of leads for the treatment of pandemic viral, bacterial, and infections. "This book will be an important resource for scientists, as well as people passionate about helping to save these critical resources. Perhaps a new drug lead will be identified from at least one of these plants." —From the Foreword by Dr. Mark S. Butler, MSBChem Consulting, Brisbane, Australia

Algae Mediated Bioremediation

Algae Mediated Bioremediation
Author: Gokare A. Ravishankar
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 878
Release: 2024-04-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3527843353

Algae Mediated Bioremediation Develop new methods for remediating pollution with this cutting-edge guide In a world where environmental remediation and pollution removal are becoming more critical with every passing day, the search for organic and sustainable solutions has never been more critical. Removing organic pollutants through the use of algae has become an especially promising avenue for bioremediation, with a far lower environmental impact than comparable mechanical, physical, or chemical approaches. The possibility of deriving bioenergy from the resulting biomass makes this approach even more potentially critical to a sustainable future. Algae Mediated Bioremediation offers a cutting-edge overview of these processes and their applications. Its comprehensive approach to the problems of pollution abatement and the value of algae as environmental and biotechnological agents include both practical solutions and key gaps in existing research. Algae Mediated Bioremediation readers will also find: Case studies of successful use drawn from across the globe Detailed discussion of remediating aquatic, atmospheric, and terrestrial habitats Applications for value-added products incorporating biomass Algae Mediated Bioremediation is ideal for biotechnologists, biochemists, natural products chemists, and other researchers working in industry or environmental research.

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Author: Tariq Aftab
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2020-05-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128227753

Growing consumer interest in organic and herbal-based products has led to great demand in the botanicals industry in the past few years. However, the growing number of products utilizing medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) has threatened an estimated 9,000 medicinal plant species worldwide, making it critical to reevaluate their research and development, production, and utilization. Continuing advances in Omics methodologies and instrumentation are essential to understanding how plants cope with the dynamic nature of their growing environment, how yields and characteristics can be improved, and how to most effectively direct conservation efforts. With a focus on metabolomics, genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, and more, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Expanding Their Horizons through Omics illustrates the genetic mechanisms of MAPs, providing a better understanding of MAPs conservation and methods to improve characteristics for medical applications. With an introduction on the role of MAPs in human health, subsequent chapters discuss using proteomics to increase MAP yields and plant quality, genome editing, and CRISPR/Cas9. A valuable resource for farmers, scientists, chemists, biochemists, pharmacists, and students interested in medicinal and aromatic plants and plant biology, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Expanding Their Horizons through Omics ensures readers have the background knowledge to put the necessary methodologies into practice themselves. - Includes in-depth analysis of Omics technologies for the enhancement of MAPs - Discusses applications of MAPs including their role in human health Written by world-wide leading experts in the field

Advances in Bioprocess Technology

Advances in Bioprocess Technology
Author: Pogaku Ravindra
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2015-08-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319179152

This book provides an extensive overview of the latest research in environmentally benign integrated bioprocess technology. The cutting edge bioprocess technologies highlighted in the book include bioenergy from lignocellulose materials, biomass gasification, ethanol, butanol, biodiesel from agro waste, enzymatic bioprocess technology, food fermentation with starter cultures, and intellectual property rights for bioprocesses. This book further addresses niche technologies in bioprocesses that broadens readers’ understanding of downstream processing for bio products and membrane technology for bioprocesses. The latest developments in biomass and bioenergy technology are reviewed exhaustively, including IPR rights, nanotechnology for bioenergy products, biomass gasification, and biomass combustion. This is an ideal book for scientists, engineers, students, as well as members of industry and policy-makers. This book also: Addresses cutting-edge technologies in bioprocesses Broadens readers’ understanding of metabolic engineering, downstream processing for bioproducts, and membrane technology for bioprocesses Reviews exhaustively the latest developments in biomass and bioenergy technology, including nanotechnology for bioenergy products, biomass gasification, biomass combustion, and more

Herbal Nutraceuticals

Herbal Nutraceuticals
Author: Santosh Kumar Upadhyay
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2024-10-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1394241550

Holistic approach to the herbal aspects of nutraceuticals and their implementation in the health and agriculture sectors Herbal Nutraceuticals: Products and Processes delivers comprehensive coverage of the herbal aspects of nutraceuticals along with their many applications in the health and agriculture sectors. The book begins with an overview of plant-based nutraceuticals and the role of plant biotechnology in nutraceutical production. Each chapter covers a unique topic related to nutraceuticals and the positive and negative implications associated with each substance discussed. The text concludes by addressing safety concerns associated with microalgal nutraceuticals and discussing toxicity evaluation of nutraceuticals overall. Written by two academics with significant experience in the field, Herbal Nutraceuticals: Products and Processes includes information on: Significance of nutraceuticals in modern health maintenance and disease prevention, and applications of spices in nutraceuticals Antioxidant properties and anti-ageing potential of food plants, beverages such as herbal wine, and nutraceuticals Nutraceuticals with anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic potentials, and sources, medicinal properties, and applications of carotenoids in food and the nutraceutical industry Nutraceuticals in legumes, herbal beverages, edible oils, conventional and nonconventional fruits, staple food crops, and pseudocereals Herbal Nutraceuticals: Products and Processes is an essential up-to-date reference on the subject for academics and researchers, as well as professionals and research institutions involved in agri-biotech product development.

The Papaya

The Papaya
Author: Sisir Mitra
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2020-09-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1789241901

"Global papaya production has grown significantly over the last few years, mainly as a result of increased production in India. This is the first comprehensive book authored by an international team of experts at the forefront of research and covers botany, biotechnology, production, postharvest physiology and processing"--

Advances In Biological Control Pest Management Technology

Advances In Biological Control Pest Management Technology
Author: Amarjit Singh Tanda
Publisher: I K International Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2024-02-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9390620562

In modern crop cultivation, biological control is used primarily for controlling insect pests. The main advantages of bio control technology or biological control are that no artificial substances are added and that pathogens/animals that develop resistance against biological control agents are rare. This approach has no adverse effects on human health or the environment and is self-sustaining. This is a comprehensive, authentic, and standard book on advances in biological control pest management technology, divided in fifteen chapters which deal with significance and importance of biological control in insect pest management, history of biological control, and why do we need it. This book has been crafted to accomplish the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students of global universities in integrated nematode pest management technology.