Medicinal Chemistry of Bioactive Natural Products. Xiao-Tian Liang and Wei-Shuo Fang, eds.

摘要

This book would serve as an in-depth resource reference for anyone concerned about natural products and their application in medicine. The products addressed range from ginkgolides and natural antibiotics to products used to treat cancer, malaria, HIV, and Alzheimer disease. Each chapter includes a comprehensive review of the literature concerning the biochemistry of these compounds and pertinent historical data. The efficacy of these compounds in therapeutic use is compared with that of medicines (both synthetic and natural) cleared by the FDA. Relevant information is also given regarding the political, social, and financial issues related to the use and availability of these natural products.