Handbook of compounds with antiprotozoal activity isolated from plants.9781600215612 Handbook
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Perez Gutierrez, Rosa Martha. Nova Science Publishers 2007 191 pages $89.00 Hardcover RM413 It's not indicated anywhere on the book, but some time on the internet yields the information that Gutierrez is affiliated with Laboratorio de Investigacion de Productos Naturales, Mexico and has been involved as editor or author of four "Handbook of Compounds..." books. The introduction points out the importance of compounds originating from plants in the fight against pathogenic path·o·gen·ic or path·o·ge·net·ic adj. 1. Having the capability to cause disease. 2. Producing disease. 3. Relating to pathogenesis. protozoas. Materials is arranged in chapters on alkaloids alkaloids, n alkaline phytochemicals that contain nitrogen in a heterocyclic ring structure. They can have powerful pharmacological effects and are more often used in traditional medicine than in herbal treatments. and nitrogen compounds, coumarins; flavonoids flavonoids, n.pl common plant pigment compounds that act as antioxidants, enhance the effects of vitamin C, and strengthen connective tissue around capillaries. ; monoterpenoids, diterpenoids and sesquiterpenoids; phenolics, lignans, neolignans and tannins tannins, n.pl polyphenolic phytochemicals whose name derives from their use in tanning animal skins. Used as astringents, antioxidants, and styptics; treats burns, relieves diarrhea. ; quinones; quassinoids; triterpenes; xanthones; and miscellaneous. A list of references at the end of the book includes none more recent than 2001. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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