Lichen Secondary Metabolites

Bioactive Properties and Pharmaceutical Potential
Herausgegeben:Rankovic, Branislav

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This revised and extended edition provides in-depth insights into the benefits and untapped potential of lichen-derived bioactive compounds. The whole spectrum of these compounds' biological and medical functions, from antibiotic to antiviral and anti-carcinogenic properties, is presented. In addition, a new chapter discusses the anti-neurodegenerative and anti-diabetic activities of lichenic secondary metabolites. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable asset for students and researchers in this field.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-030-16813-1
• 2. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 268
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. August 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 160mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 554g
• ISBN-13: 9783030168131
• ISBN-10: 3030168131
• Artikelnr.: 55352351

Autorenporträt

Branislav Rankovi¿ is a Full Professor of Lichenology and Mycology at the Department of Biology and Ecology, University of Kragujevac, Serbia. His research primarily focuses on bioactive secondary metabolites in lichens, and he is the author of several textbooks and over 110 publications in international journals.

Inhaltsangabe

Lichens as a potential source of bioactive secondary metabolites.- Lichens used in traditional medicine.- Lichen secondary metabolites as potential antibiotic agents.- Studies on antioxidant properties of lichen secondary metabolites.- Investigations of lichen secondary metabolites with potential anticancer activity.- Antigenotoxic effect of some lichen metabolites.- Lichen secondary metabolites as possible antiviral agents.- Future directions in the study of pharmaceutical potential of lichens.