Full Description
Despite remarkable advances in synthetic pharmaceuticals, natural products remain an invaluable yet underutilized resource of bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential.
Rapid innovations in cultivation techniques, separation science, spectroscopic characterization, and elucidation of biosynthesis offer new promise for overcoming historic challenges in natural product research.
This book makes a compelling case for researchers to continue investment in bioprospecting efforts. Through fascinating case studies, it demonstrates how emerging technologies can be used to tap into nature's molecular diversity to meet pressing medical needs.
Both students and researchers will find inspiration in this comprehensive guide to realizing the full pharmaceutical promise of natural products.
Contents
Natural Product Drug Discovery: Progress and Prospects
Emerging Drug Candidates from Plants
Bioactive Drugs from Mushrooms and Fungi
Marine-based Drug Candidates: Cutting-edge Innovations and Strategies in Modern Drug Discovery
Drug Candidates from Animal Origin
Natural Product Scaffolds of Value in Drug Discovery and Development
The New Generation Antitumor Agents from Natural Sources
Plant Drugs in Metabolic Disorders: Mechanism of Action and Clinical Studies
Exploring the Antibacterial, Antiviral, and Antioxidant Potential of Natural Products: A Bioactive Perspective
Plant-based Drug Candidates for Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disease
Therapeutic Potential of Natural Compounds in Cardiovascular Disease: Mechanisms of Action and Clinical Perspectives
Natural Compounds as Promising Therapies for Fungal and Parasitic Infections
Curcumins: Will They Be Able to Gain Drug Status?
Cannabidiol: A Case Study
Safety Concerns of Natural Products
