Ramawat K.G., Mérillon J.-M. (Eds.) Natural Products: Phytochemistry, Botany and Metabolism of Alkaloids, Phenolics and Terpenes

Springer, 2013. — 4285 p. — ISBN: 3642221459.This reference work provides a wealth of information regarding medicinal plants and phytochemicals. It is addressed both to researchers and teachers.
The handbook describes phytochemicals, which, by the strictest definition, are chemicals that are produced by plants. During the last decades, more and more groups became actively involved in exploring plants for useful metabolites that lead to the identification of several useful curative agents and many promising molecules to fight and/or prevent diseases, including carcinogenesis and stroke. But when we talk about phytochemicals, there are also medicinal plants where not a single molecule is responsible for the observed properties. This reference work therefore reviews and compiles the information on both these aspects. The volumes contain contributions on phytochemicals and herbal extracts. A large number of natural products obtained from plants and microorganisms is used in cosmetic, drug, flavor and fragrance industries. For this compilation, a range of the most important medicinal herbs and phytochemicals were selected and are described by the recognized authors in the field. The present reference work encompasses the information about well established phytochemicals, biology and biotechnology of medicinal plants or their products, their biosynthesis, novel production strategies, demand and uses, metabolism and bioavailability. There is a surge of information published in recent years on herbal medicine and their pharmacologic effects with single books available on varied subjects. However, all this information is widespread and difficult to overview. Researchers who wish to keep a pace with the rapidly developing field of natural products can now consult this newly compiled handbook to find all information about bioactive molecules and medicinal plants thoroughly compiled in one place!Alkaloids: General Biology and Biotechnology
Microbial Production of Plant Benzylisoquinoline Alkaloids
Alkaloids of Marine Macroalgae
Neurotoxic Alkaloids from Cyanobacteria
Bioproduction of Terpenoid Indole Alkaloids from Catharanthus roseus Cell Cultures
Bioactive Alkaloids from South American Psychotria and Related Rubiaceae
Ecological Role of Alkaloids
Plant In Vitro Systems as Sources of Tropane Alkaloids
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering for Alkaloid Production
Marine Pyrroloiminoquinone Alkaloids, Makaluvamines and Discorhabdins, and Marine Pyrrole-Imidazole Alkaloids
Internet Natural Product Trade, Business, and Risk of Damaged and/or Contaminated Products
Alkaloids: Classes - Occurrence, Biosynthesis, Structure and Chemistry, Distribution
Alkaloids Derived from Lysine: Piperidine Alkaloids
Alkaloids Derived from Ornithine: Tropane Alkaloids
Alkaloids Derived From Ornithine: Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Alkaloids Derived from Lysine: Quinolizidine (a Focus on Lupin Alkaloids)
Alkaloids Derived from Tyrosine: Modified Benzyltetrahydroisoquinoline Alkaloids
Alkaloids Derived from Tyrosine: Penethylisoquinoline (Autumnaline, Colchicine)
Amaryllidaceae Alkaloids
Bioactive Alkaloids from Fungi: Psilocybin
Alkaloids Derived from Tryptophan: Harmine and Related Alkaloids
Alkaloids Derived from Tryptophan: Terpenoid Indole Alkaloids
Chemistry and Biology of Cinchona Alkaloids
Chemistry and Biology of Camptothecin and its Derivative
Alkaloids Derived from Tryptophan: A Focus on Ergot Alkaloids
Alkaloids Derived from Anthranilic Acid: Quinoline, Acridone, and Quinazoline
Alkaloids Derived from Histidine: Imidazole (Pilocarpine, Pilosine)
Alkaloids Derived by Amination Reaction: Acetate-Derived (Coniine)
Ephedra Alkaloids-Alkaloids Derived by Amination Reaction: Phenylalanine Derived
Terpenoid Alkaloids Derived by Amination Reaction
Purine Alkaloids, Cytokinins, and Purine-Like Neurotoxin Alkaloids
Aziridine Alkaloids: Origin, Chemistry andAlkaloids: Methods of Analysis
Methods of Analysis: Tropane Alkaloids from Plant Origin
Methods for Analysis of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Methods of Analysis of Opium Alkaloids
Analysis of Catharanthus Alkaloids
Methods for Analysis of Ergot Alkaloids
Analysis of Alkaloids by Capillary Electrophoresis
Alkaloids: Pharmacology
Pharmacology of Macroalgae Alkaloids
Pharmacological Effects of Ephedrine
Lycopodium Alkaloids: Pharmacology
Scope of Alkaloids in Antileishmanial Drug Discovery and Development
Pharmacological/Biological Effects of Berberine
Alkaloids and Drug Discovery for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Opioids and Pain Treatment
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid-Induced Toxicity to the Liver
Biological Activities of Pepper Alkaloids
Antiangiogenic Alkaloids from Plants
Prevention of Brain Disorders by Nicotine
Aconitum Alkaloids and Biological Activities
Alkaloids and Inhibitory Effects Against Enzymes Linked to Neurodegenerative Diseases (Physostigmine, Galanthamine, Huperzine, etc.)
Phenolics: General Biology and Biotechnology
Phenolic Compounds: Introduction
Metabolic Engineering for Functional Foods: Tomato Fruits and Stilbenes
Cocoa Cultivation, Directed Breeding and Polyphenolics
Genetics of Flavonoids
Isoflavonoid Production by Genetically Engineered Microorganisms
Bioproduction of trans-Resveratrol from Grapevine Cell Cultures
Functional Foods: Genetics, Metabolome, and Engineering Phytonutrient LevelsPhenolics: Classes - Occurrence, Biosynthesis, Structure and Chemistry, Distribution
Flavanols: Catechins and Proanthocyanidins
Anthocyanins
Flavones and Flavonols: Phytochemistry and Biochemistry
Isoflavonoids
Minor Flavonoids (Chalcones, Flavanones, Dihydrochalcones, and Aurones)
Stilbenoids
Phenolic Acids
Hydrolyzable Tannins: Gallotannins and Ellagitannins
Phenolics: Methods of Analysis
Preparative Extraction and Separation of Phenolic Compounds
Mass Spectrometric Detection of Phenolic Acids
Analytical Methods of Phenolic Compounds
Phenolic Compounds in Catharanthus roseus
Flavonoids by HPLC
Polyphenol Purification by Solid Support-Free Liquid–Liquid Chromatography (CCC, CPC)
Phenolics: Biological Activity and Bioavailability
Cellular, Molecular, and Biological Perspective of Polyphenols in Chemoprevention and Therapeutic Adjunct in Cancer
Tannins and Anthocyanins of Wine: Phytochemistry and Organoleptic Properties
Grapevine Stilbenoids: Bioavailability and Neuroprotection
Proanthocyanidins of Cocoa: Bioavailability and Biological Activities
Polyphenols and Beer Quality
Wine Polyphenols and Vascular Protective Effects
Isoflavonoids and Phytoestrogenic Activity
Phenolics in Human Nutrition: Importance of the Intestinal Microbiome for Isoflavone and Lignan Bioavailability
Bioavailability of AnthocyaninsPhenolics: Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods
Prospects of Functional Foods/Nutraceuticals and Markets
Food Sources of Phenolics Compounds
Nutraceuticals and Antioxidants in Prevention of Diseases
Functional Grapes
Potential Neuroprotective Actions of Dietary Flavonoids
Improvement of Nutraceutical Value of Food by Plant Symbionts
Terpenes: General Biology and Biotechnology
Terpenes: Chemistry, Biological Role, and Therapeutic Applications
Biosynthesis of Terpenoids
Biotransformation of Terpenoids and Steroids
Production and Genetic Engineering of Terpenoids Production in Plant Cell and Organ Cultures
Taxol Producing Fungi
Metabolic Engineering of Isoprenoid Biosynthesis
Selection of Tomato Rich in Nutritional Terpenes
Volatile Oils from Marine Macroalgae
Ecological Functions of Terpenoids in Changing Climates
Hairy Root Culture: An Alternative Terpenoid Expression Platform
Terpenes: Classes - Occurrence, Biosynthesis, Structure and Chemistry, Distribution
Regular Monoterpenes and Sesquiterpenes (Essential Oils)
Monoterpenes: Iridoids
Guaianolide Sesquiterpenoids: Pharmacology and Biosynthesis
Biosynthesis and Production of Artemisinin: A Novel Class of Molecule
Nivalenol (Fungal Sesquiterpenes)
Taxol and Related Compounds
Diterpenes for Therapeutic Use
Diterpene Sweeteners (Steviosides)
Triterpenoid Saponins: A Focus on Polygalaceae
Plant Steroidal Saponins: A Focus on Open-Chain Glycosides
Tetraterpenes: CarotenoidsTerpenes: Methods of Analysis
Essential Oils: Analytical Methods to Control the Quality of Perfumes
Methods for Analysis of Triterpenoid Saponins
Methods of Isolation and Analysis of Forskolin from Coleus forskohlii
Quassinoids: Chemistry and Novel Detection Techniques
Methods for Extraction and Analysis of Carotenoids
Terpenes: Pharmacology and Bioavailability
Cannabinoids: Chemistry and Medicine
Phytosterols: Beneficial Effects
Withanolides: Chemistry and Antitumor Activity
Pharmacology of Ginsenosides
Sesquiterpenes and Cytotoxicity
Tanshinones Against Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases and their Biosynthesis
Strigolactones and Biological Activity
Biological Activity of Oleuropein and its Derivatives
Bacosides and Neuroprotection
Garlic and Cardiovascular Diseases
Ginkgolides and Neuroprotective Effects
Cardiac Glycosides and Anticancer Activity
Terpenes and Improvement of Transdermal Drug Delivery
Quassinoids: Anticancer and Antimalarial Activities
Glycyrrhizic Acid: Biological Effects on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism
Phytoecdysteroids: Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activity
Brassinosteroids and their Biological Activities
Terpenes: Parapharmaceutical Uses
Lycopene in Cancer Prevention
Xanthophylls and the Eye
Triterpenoid Centellosides: Bioactivities and Uses in Healthcare Application
Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Agents
Menthol: Biological Effects and Toxicity
Eugenol as Local Anesthetic
Carotenoids as Colorants
Oleoresins from Pine: Production and Industrial Uses
Pyrethrins and Synthetic Pyrethroids: Use in Veterinary Medicine
Essential Oils in Insect Control
Biological Activities of Selected Mono- and Sesquiterpenes: Possible Uses in Medicine