Full Description
This latest volume in the New Directions in Organic & Biological Chemistry series provides a comprehensive overview of quinoline derivatives, focusing on their chemical structure, biological activities, and therapeutic benefits. It delves into the natural sources of these derivatives, covering their isolation, characterization, and potential therapeutic applications, particularly in areas such as anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antimalarial activity. With its emphasis on providing valuable reference material, this book is an indispensable resource for researchers, educators, and professionals in the fields of chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and drug discovery.
Key Features
Delves into the study of chemistry related to natural products and their medicinal applications, focusing on the origins of compounds, their chemical characteristics, effects on biology, and potential for treatment.
Provides actionable insights into how chemical compounds are applied in the real world, targeting ailments such as cancer, inflammation, infections, and malaria.
Provides an overview of the research in the field of natural and medicinal chemistry, appealing to those working in pharmaceutical companies and engaged in drug discovery efforts.
Acts as an essential educational tool for a wide audience, including students, researchers, educators, and practitioners in the field.
Contents
Chapter 01 Introduction. Chapter 02 Tetrahydroquinoline (THQ) Alkaloids. Chapter 03 Tetrahydronaphthoquinoline-diones (THNQ-dione). Chapter 04 3,4-Dihydro-2(1H)-quinolinones (2O-THQ). Chapter 05 2-Quinolinones. Chapter 06 4-Quinolinones. Chapter 07 2,4-Quinolinones. Chapter 08 Other Quinoline Derivatives. Chapter 09 Concluding Remarks and Future Perspectives on Semi-Aromatic Quinoline Derivatives
