Tigliane Diterpenoids

This book reviews the distribution, chemistry, and molecular bioactivity of tiglianes from the very beginning of the studies on these diterpenoids. It provides a summary of their clinical and toxicological literature mostly in its more recent and controversial aspects, while critically analyzing various proposals for their biosynthesis.

1: Introduction. - 2: Historical Outline. - 3: Phytochemistry. - 4: Reactivity. - 5: Total Synthesis. - 6: Biological Activity. - 7: Conclusions. - 8: References.