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Alkaloids
Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, and Applications
2nd Edition - April 21, 2015
Author: Tadeusz Aniszewski
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9780444594334
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eBook ISBN:9780444594624
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Alkaloids - Secrets of Life: Alkaloid Chemistry, Biological Significance, Applications and Ecological Role, Second Edition provides knowledge on structural typology, biosynthesis and metabolism in relation to recent research work on alkaloids, considering an organic chemistry approach to alkaloids using biological and ecological explanation. The book approaches several questions and unresearched areas that persist in this field of research. It provides a beneficial text for academics, professionals or anyone who is interested in the fascinating subject of alkaloids. Each chapter features an abstract. Appendices, a listing of alkaloids, and plants containing alkaloids are all included, as are basic protocols of alkaloid analysis.
Presents the ecological role of alkaloids in nature and ecosystems interdisciplinary
Examines alkaloids from chemistry, biology and ecology viewpoints
A single handy reference volume comprehensively reviews the origin of alkaloids and their biological uses
Over 80% new information, including new chapters on the ecological role of alkaloids in nature and ecosystems and extraction of alkaloids
Chemists, biologists and ecologists also serves as a source of knowledge for anyone interested in alkaloids
Dedication
List of figures
List of tables
Preface
Chapter 1: Definition, typology, and occurrence of alkaloids
Abstract
1.1 Definition
1.2 Typology of alkaloids
1.3 Occurrence in nature
Chapter 2: Alkaloid chemistry
Abstract
2.1 Alkaloids as secondary metabolism molecules
2.2 Synthesis and metabolism
Chapter 3: Biology of alkaloids
Abstract
3.1 Alkaloids in biology
3.2 Bioactivity
3.3 Biotoxicity
3.4 Bionarcotics
3.5 Alkaloids in the immune system
3.6 Genetic approach to alkaloids
3.7 Evolutionary influences on alkaloid biology
Chapter 4: Ecology of alkaloids
Abstract
4.1 Molecular basis of ecology
4.2 Alkaloids in interaction between life units
4.3 Biological communities and alkaloids
4.4 Alkaloids in different ecosystems
Chapter 5: Evolution of alkaloids and alkaloids in evolution
Abstract
5.1 Alkaloids, biodiversity, and endemism
5.2 Alkaloids in evolutionary processes
5.3 Alkaloids in the diversification of life
5.4 Alkaloids in reinforcement, hybrid zones, and new species through hybridization
5.5 Alkaloids in microevolution
5.6 Alkaloids in life form and function
Chapter 6: Applied potential and current applications of alkaloids
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Chemistry applications
6.3 Medicinal applications
6.4 Alkaloids as drugs
6.5 Agricultural applications
6.6 Biotechnology
Chapter 7: Problems of alkaloids in nature and human activity
Abstract
7.1 Alkaloid circulation among species
7.2 Alkaloids in herbivory, carnivory, and omnivory
7.3 Endogenicity and exogenicity of alkaloids
7.4 Novelization of alkaloids
7.5 Narcosis in nature and human behavior
7.6 Additions and their molecular basis
Appendix: Alkaloid Extraction Protocols
Protocol 1. Quinolizidine alkaloids
Protocol 2. Quinolizidine alkaloids
Protocol 3. Quaternary alkaloids
Protocol 4. Oxindole alkaloids
Protocol 5. Quinolizidine alkaloids for gas chromatography (GC) detection
Protocol 6. Quinolizidine alkaloids for the ELISA detection
Protocol 7. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids
Protocol 8. Quinine extraction
Protocol 9. MAE extraction of alkaloids
Protocol 10. UAE extraction of alkaloids
Protocol 11. Soxhlet extraction of alkaloids
Protocol 12. HRE extraction of alkaloids
Protocol 13. Infusion extraction of alkaloids
Protocol 14. Extraction of bisindole alkaloids
Alkaloid Index
Taxonomic Index
Author Index
No. of pages: 496
Language: English
Edition: 2
Published: April 21, 2015
Imprint: Elsevier Science
Hardback ISBN: 9780444594334
eBook ISBN: 9780444594624
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Tadeusz Aniszewski
Former (retired 2014) Professor in Applied Botany, University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Science and Forestry, Department of Biology, Research and Teaching Laboratory of Applied Botany, Joensuu Campus. Internationally known, Chair of Phytochemical Section of the Botanical Society of America. Lifetime scientific title of docent in applied botany. Gold Medal for a Long Service to the Scientic Community.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Biology, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finland