Biochemical Targets of Plant Bioactive Compounds: A Pharmacological Reference Guide to Sites of Action and Biological Effects (Hardcover)

~ Gideon Polya (Author) "Higher plants are sessile and are consumed by motile organisms, namely other eukaryotes and prokaryotes..." (more)
Key Phrases: aporphine isoquinoline, norditerpene alkaloid, ursane triterpene, Synthetic Synthetic, Leopold Ruzicka, Phenolic Apigenin (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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Personally, I found this to be a valuable text for students, academics and researchers. I am pleased to have it in my library and am of the opinion that it should be on the shelves of all libraries of higher education and research institutes.
-JoHannes van Staden, South African Journal of Botany

This book contains a wealth of data on the chemical structure, source, biochemical targets, and physiological effects of the bioactive compounds in plants.
- JACS, 2004

Product Description

This thoroughly indexed book summarizes a wealth of information on the biochemical targets of plant defensive compounds, and is an an invaluable reference for all biomedical professionals.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 860 pages
• Publisher: CRC; 1 edition (May 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415308291
• ISBN-13: 978-0415308298
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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