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Alkaloids are derived from plant, animal, and microbial sources, they have extraordinary pharmacological qualities and therapeutic potentials. They are a focus of research in drug discovery and development due to their complex chemical structures and biosynthesis routes.
Alkaloids show potential as building blocks for developing new medications with increased efficacy and fewer side effects. Alkaloids from medicinal plants and their transformative applications provides information on developments of the use of alkaloids in healthcare application and discusses the extraction, properties, and characterization of alkaloids from medicinal herb, shrub, and tree around the world. It examines alkaloid-based drugs, showcasing their clinical efficacy and real-world applications, and explores emerging trends and prospects in alkaloid research, including sustainability and biotechnological advancements.
A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book is beneficial for healthcare professionals looking to study alkaloids' medical uses and for evidence-based information on the use of medicinal plant-based alkaloids in the prevention and treatment of diseases around the world.
Contents
Introduction to alkaloids: history, importance, and significance. Classification and structural diversity of alkaloids. Biosynthesis and regulation of alkaloids in medicinal plants. Extraction, isolation, purification, and characterization of alkaloids from medicinal plants. Pharmacological activities of alkaloids: an overview. Alkaloids as anti-inflammatory agents. Anticancer alkaloids: mechanisms of action and therapeutic potential. Alkaloids as antimicrobial agents: applications and challenges. Alkaloids with antiparasitic activity: from traditional to modern medicine. Alkaloids in cardiovascular health and disease management. Alkaloids and neurological disorders: neuroprotective and neurotherapeutic potential. Alkaloids in pain management: analgesic and anti-nociceptive properties. Alkaloids as antioxidants: implications for health and disease prevention. Alkaloids in traditional medicine systems: insights from ethnobotanical studies. Alkaloids and drug discovery: approaches and success stories. Synergistic effects and combinations with alkaloids: enhanced therapeutic potency. Biotechnological approaches for alkaloid production and optimization. Future directions and challenges in alkaloid research: opportunities for innovation and sustainability
