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Alkaloids: Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, and Applications

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Recent progress in molecular biology leads to a better understanding of nature and natural life
processes at the global and local scopes and opens new horizons for chemical and biological
technology. Alkaloids, the subject of this book, are a group of very interesting and complex
chemical and biological molecules having special tasks in the life machinery of our planet. They
are also a good example of how chemical structures occurring in nature can be studied, developed,
and used in practical human life throughout history and nowadays. Moreover, these chemical
structures are a part of normal physiological activity of thousands species and all
environments. They protect cellular and unicellular life but they also have the ability to kill
or weaken life in other cells and units. Alkaloids are an active part in the global battle between
populations and in the maintenance of strong biological and ecological order in nature. Production
and sequestering of alkaloids are two ways and life strategies in service to this battle and
order in nature. Moreover, biomolecules, including alkaloids, can also effect different changes
in physical materials. It is known presently that these molecules can reduce metal ions to nanoparticles
or be used in the synthesis of some metal nanoparticles. Since ancient times, alkaloids
were the first medicines, the first poisons, and the first protection agents.

This book intends to be a reader-friendly presentation of these compounds in all their polymorphism
and in both their intricate and complex reasons for existing and chemico-bio-ecoevoactivity.
It is a text for chemists, biologists, ecologists and evolutionists alike. However,
the intended audience of this book is not limited to scientists, teachers, and other present
and future specialists. My purpose was to compose a beneficial text for an academic and
professional audience that could also serve as source of knowledge for anyone who is interested
in the fascinating subject of alkaloids. The first edition, published in 2007, has been received by
readers with genuine interest and positive feedback. This means that this book was needed and
expected. The present, second, edition is extended by presenting new knowledge and new
research results in the field of alkaloids. Alkaloids existing in a deep marine environment produced
by microorganisms, and aspects of these molecules not researched or unclear are also
highlighted in this book. Moreover, the biological, ecological, and evolutionary scope of these
compounds is presented. New findings and achievements in the field of alkaloid applications in
different areas are also shown. Finally, the problems of alkaloids in nature and human activity,
including narcotic use and the danger of these compounds, are demonstrated. Alkaloids: Chemistry,
Biology, Ecology, and Applications, second edition, is therefore, a large book presenting
the interesting subject with an innovative approach. The reader can find from this book not only
answers to many questions connected with alkaloids but also questions still without scientific
answers. Therefore, this book probably also will be benefit to active researcher in the field and
industry.

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Penerbit

Netherlands : Elsevier B.V.., 2015

Deskripsi Fisik

xv, 475 Hlm.

Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-0-444-59433-4

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Edisi

2nd ed.

Subjek

KIMIA
ALKALOID

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