Alkaloids are derived from plant, animal, and microbial sources and have extraordinary pharmacological qualities and therapeutic potentials. They are a focus of research in drug discovery and development due to their complex chemical structures and biosynthetic routes.
Alkaloids show potential as building blocks for developing new medications with increased efficacy and fewer side effects. Alkaloids From Medicinal Plants and Their Transformative Applications provides information on developments in the use of alkaloids in healthcare applications and discusses the extraction, properties, and characterization of alkaloids from medicinal herbs, shrubs, and trees around the world. It examines alkaloid-based drugs, showcasing their clinical efficacy and real-world applications, and explores emerging trends and prospects in alkaloid research, including sustainability and biotechnological advancements.
A volume in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this book is beneficial for healthcare professionals looking to study the medical uses of alkaloids and for evidence-based information on the use of medicinal plant-based alkaloids in the prevention and treatment of diseases around the world.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface. About the Editors. Contributors. Chapter 1 Alkaloids: Definition, Origin, and Biological Significance. Chapter 2 Classification and Structural Diversity of Alkaloids. Chapter 3 Biosynthesis and Regulation of Alkaloids in Medicinal Plants. Chapter 4 Extraction, Isolation, Purification, and Characterization of Alkaloids from Medicinal Plants. Chapter 5 Pharmacological Activities of Alkaloids: An Overview. Chapter 6 Natural Anticancer Alkaloids: Sources, Potential Therapeutic Effects, and Mechanistic Approaches. Chapter 7 Alkaloids with Antiparasitic Activity: From Traditional to Modern Medicine. Chapter 8 Alkaloids in Cardiovascular Health and Disease Management. Chapter 9 Alkaloids and Neurological Disorders: Neuroprotective and Neurotherapeutic Potential. Chapter 10 Alkaloids in Pain Management: Analgesic and Antinociceptive Properties. Chapter 11 Alkaloids as Antioxidants: Implications for Health and Disease Prevention. Chapter 12 Alkaloids in Traditional Medicine Systems: Insights from Ethnobotanical Studies. Chapter 13 Alkaloids and Drug Discovery: Approaches and Success Stories. Chapter 14 Synergistic Effects and Combinations with Alkaloids: Enhanced Therapeutic Potency. Chapter 15 Future Directions and Challenges in Alkaloid Research: Opportunities for Innovation and Sustainability. Index.
