New Look to Phytomedicine: Advancements in Herbal Products as Novel Drug Leads Contributor(s): Ahmad Khan, Mohd Sajjad (Editor), Ahmad, Iqbal (Editor), Chattopadhyay, Debprasad (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0128146192 ISBN-13: 9780128146194 Publisher: Academic Press OUR PRICE: $166.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Pharmacology - Business & Economics | Industries - Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology - Medical | Biotechnology |
LCCN: 2020302725 |
Physical Information: 1.6" H x 6" W x 9" (1.25 lbs) 710 pages |
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Publisher Description: New Look to Phytomedicine: Advancements in Herbal Products as Novel Drug Leads is a compilation of in-depth information on the phytopharmaceuticals used in modern medicine for the cure and management of difficult-to-treat and challenging diseases. Readers will find cutting-edge knowledge on the use of plant products with scientific validation, along with updates on advanced herbal medicine in pharmacokinetics and drug delivery. This authoritative book is a comprehensive collection of research based, scientific validations of bioactivities of plant products, such as anti-infective, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, immune-modulatory and metabolic disorders presented by experts from across the globe. Step-by-step information is presented on chemistry, bioactivity and the functional aspects of biologically active compounds. In addition, the pharmacognosy of plant products with mechanistic descriptions of their actions, including pathogenicity is updated with information on the use of nanotechnology and molecular tools in relation to herbal drug research. |