Umfang:
1 Online-Ressource (V, 260 p. 19 illus., 12 illus. in color)
Ausgabe:
2nd ed. 2019
ISBN:
9783030168148
Serie:
Springer eBooks
Inhalt:
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
Inhalt:
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
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 9783030168131
Weitere Ausg.:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 978-3-030-16813-1
Sprache:
Englisch
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-030-16814-8
