Secondary Metabolism

by J. Mann

Book Overview

This book is concerned with the biosynthesis, biological activity, and ecological significance of secondary metabolites (natural products).These include alcaloids such as morphine, steroids like cholesterol, and antibiotics like the penicillins. The author considers each of the major classes of secondary metabolites according to the basic 'building blocks' from which they are derived and highlights the pharmacological and toxicological properties...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198555296
• ISBN13: 9780198555292
• Release Date: June 1987
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.5"