Biochemical Targets of Plant Bioactive Compounds

A Pharmacological Reference Guide to Sites of Action and Biological Effects

AvGideon Polya

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When introduced to the human body, bioactive metabolites produced by plants for self defense bind to particular biochemical targets, most notably to proteins involved in signaling by hormones and neurotransmitters. This, essentially, is the basis for the effects of herbal medicine. While herbal medicine preparations may act by complex synergistic i

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Utgivningsdatum:2003-05-15
Språk:Engelska
Filformat:EPUB
Kopieringsskydd:LCP
ISBN:9781134395323
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd

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"This book contains a wealth of data on the chemical structure, source, biochemical targets, and physiological effects of the bioactive compounds in plants."- JACS, 2004"Personally, I found this to be a valuable text for students, academics and researchers. I am pleased to have it in my library and am of the opinion that it should be on the shelves of all libraries of higher education and research institutes."-JoHannes van Staden, South African Journal of Botany

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Plant Defensive Compounds and Their Biochemical Targets. Biochemistry - The Chemistry of Life. Neurotransmitter and Hormone-gated Ion Channels. Ion Pumps and Ligand and Voltage-gated Ion Channels. Plasma Membrane G Protein-coupled Receptors. Neurotransmitter Transporters and Converters. Cyclic Nucleotide-, Ca2+ and Nitric Oxide-based Signaling. Signal-regulated Protein Kinases. Gene Expression, Cell Divisiona and Apoptosis. Taste and Smell Perception, Pheromones and Semiochemicals. Agonsists and Antagonists of Cystolic Hormone Receptors. Polynucleotides, Polysaccharides, Phospholipids and Membranes. Inhibitors of Digestion and Metabolism. Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Plant Compounds.