Michael Wink - Böcker

This brand new Annual Plant Reviews volume is the second edition of the highly successful and well-received Annual Plant Reviews, Volume 2. This exciting new volume provides an up-to-date survey of the biochemistry and physiology of plant secondary metabolism. The volume commences with an overview of the biochemistry, physiology and function of secondary metabolism, followed by detailed reviews of the major groups of secondary metabolites: alkaloids and betalains, cyanogenic glucosides, glucosinolates and nonprotein amino acids, phenyl propanoids and related phenolics, terpenoids, cardiac glycosides and saponins. A final chapter discusses the evolution of secondary metabolism.This carefully compiled new edition brings together chapters from some of the world's leading experts in plant secondary metabolism. Completely revised and brought right up to date with much new information, this volume is an essential purchase for advanced students, researchers and professionals in biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, plant sciences, agriculture, medicine, pharmacology and pharmacy, working in the academic and industrial sectors, including those working in the pesticide and pharmaceutical industries. Libraries in all universities and research establishments where these subjects are studied and taught will need copies of this excellent volume on their shelves. A companion volume Annual Plant Reviews Volume 39, Functions and Biotechnology of Plant Secondary Metabolites, Second Edition, Edited by M. Wink, is also available.

Medicinal plants and plant-derived medicine are widely used in traditional cultures all over the world and they are becoming increasingly popular in modern society as natural alternatives to synthetic chemicals. As more and more natural remedies are being commercialised, there is a need for a user-friendly reference guide to the plants and their products. The book gives the reader a bird's eye view of more than 350 of the best known medicinal plants of the world and their uses, in a compact, colourful and scientifically accurate reference text. It provides quick answers to the most obvious questions: Where does this plant originate? What does it look like? In which culture is it traditionally used? What is it used for? Which chemical compounds does it contain? How safe is it? What is known about its pharmacological activity? What evidence is there that it is effective? The authors also provide short overviews of the various health conditions for which medicinal plants are used and the active compounds (secondary metabolites) found in the plants and their modes of actions. This new edition has an additional 30 plant species, many new and improved photographs and the text has been fully updated to reflect the latest regulatory status of each plant.

Essential oils have been an integral part of human civilization for thousands of years. Their applications are highly diverse and range from fragrances to natural constituents of a healthy diet and use as active ingredients in medicinal products. Essential oils are natural complex substances (NCS) - complex mixtures of plants, animals and minerals as they occur in nature, and also as preparations derived from them. The secrets of the mutual interactions of the single substances that constitute NCS have not yet been unveiled. Synergistic, antagonistic and additive effects can all occur. Further research of such complex plant mixtures offers new options for the development of active plant-based medicines and biologically active resources for human, animal and plant life. This is especially important as mono-substance remedies, such as antibiotics, are reaching their therapeutic limits. This book provides a concise insight into essential oils as NCS, their analytic and galenic properties, their use in veterinary medicine and aromatherapy for humans, as well as their role in cosmetic and food industries.

Essential oils (EOs), which mainly consist of volatile organic compounds, have been an integral part of human civilization for thousands of years. Their applications are highly diverse and range from fragrances in perfumes and cosmetics to natural constituents of a healthy diet and use as active ingredients in medicinal products. The antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties of essential oils render them valuable for the treatment and prevention of various diseases. Essential oils are natural complex substances consisting of hundreds of individual compounds. This intricate composition, also referred to as ´natural complex substances´ (NCS), gives each EO its unique properties. The use of EOs as NCS is widespread in practice, e.g. in aromatherapy for the treatment of psychosomatic problems, inhalation for respiratory diseases and topical application for skin diseases. EOs are expected to play an increasingly important role in both human and veterinary medicine in the future. The different functionalities of individual constituents of EOs contribute to their wide range of physical and chemical properties. This diversity allows them to act on multiple targets, offering a wide range of therapeutic benefits compared to single, isolated compounds. This book provides a compact and comprehensive overview of essential oils, their analytical and Galenic characteristics, their use in human and veterinary medicine, and their diverse applications in the cosmetics and food industries.

Intelligence allows people to understand events and to shape their surrounding environment. This book delves deeper into the theories and applications of intelligence, showing it is a multifaceted concept —defined and explained differently by prestigious experts of various disciplines in their own research. The book provides interdisciplinary connections of intelligence as it relates to a variety of clearly outlined subject areas, and should lead to a deep understanding of the phenomenon as it pertains to practical applications in different domains. Contributors in this volume present results from evolutionary biology, mathematics, artificial intelligence, medicine, psychology, cultural studies, economy, political sciences and philosophy. Individual scientific models are integrated in an interdisciplinary concept of wisdom. This volume will help enhance the common understanding of intelligence for fellow researchers and scientists alike.

Intelligence allows people to understand events and to shape their surrounding environment. This book delves deeper into the theories and applications of intelligence, showing it is a multifaceted concept —defined and explained differently by prestigious experts of various disciplines in their own research. The book provides interdisciplinary connections of intelligence as it relates to a variety of clearly outlined subject areas, and should lead to a deep understanding of the phenomenon as it pertains to practical applications in different domains. Contributors in this volume present results from evolutionary biology, mathematics, artificial intelligence, medicine, psychology, cultural studies, economy, political sciences and philosophy. Individual scientific models are integrated in an interdisciplinary concept of wisdom. This volume will help enhance the common understanding of intelligence for fellow researchers and scientists alike.

Der Siegeszug der molekularen Biotechnologie geht weiter. Dem trägt dieses Lehrbuch, herausgegeben von einem der akademischen Pioniere auf diesem Gebiet und geschrieben von erfahrenen Praktikern, einmal mehr Rechnung. Die vollständig überarbeitete, zweite Auflage umfasst im Gegensatz zu vergleichbaren Büchern wieder die komplette Molekulare Biotechnologie. Diese reicht von den Grundlagen der Molekular- und Zellbiologie über eine Übersicht der Standardmethoden und -technologien, die Anwendung der verschiedenen "-omics"-Bereiche, die Entwicklung neuer Drug Targets bis hin zur Bedeutung der Systembiologie in der Biotechnologie. Abgerundet wird das Ganze mit einer Einführung in die industrielle Biotechnologie sowie Kapiteln zu den Themen Firmengründung, Patentrecht und Marketing. Die Markenzeichen der Neuauflage sind:- Großformat und durchgehend farbig- bewährte Gliederung in Grundlagen, Methoden, Schwerpunktthemen und wirtschaftliche Perspektiven- mit neuen Abschnitten über System-Biologie, RNA Interferenz, mikroskopische Techniken, Hochdurchsatz-Sequenzierung, Laseranwendungen, Biokatalyse, aktuelle biomedizinische Anwendungen und Arzneimittelzulassung- optimales Lernen mit Lernzielen, einem Glossar mit ca. 800 Einträgen, über 500 wichtigen Abkürzungen und weiterführender LiteraturDie Molekulare Biotechnologie ist für alle, die sich ernsthaft mit diesem Thema auseinandersetzen wollen, durch nichts zu ersetzen. Website: www.wiley-vch.de/home/molecbiotech

Completely updated in line with the rapid progress made in the field, this new edition of the highly-praised textbook addresses powerful new methods and concepts in biotechnology, such as genome editing, reprogrammed stem cells, and personalized medicine.An introduction to the fundamentals in molecular and cell biology is followed by a description of standard techniques, including purification and analysis of biomolecules, cloning techniques, gene expression systems, genome editing methods, labeling of proteins and in situ-techniques, standard and high resolution microscopy. The third part focuses on key areas in research and application, ranging from functional genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics to drug targeting, recombinant antibodies and systems biology. The final part looks at the biotechnology industry, explaining intellectual property issues, legal frameworks for pharmaceutical products and the interplay between start-up and larger companies. The contents are beautifully illustrated throughout, with hundreds of full color diagrams and photographs.Provides students and professionals in life sciences, pharmacy and biochemistry with everything they need to know about molecular biotechnology.

Unter dem Titel „Menschen-Bilder: Darstellungen des Humanen in der Wissenschaft“ zeichnen im Band 54 der Heidelberger Jahrbücher Vertreter eines breiten Spektrums wissenschaftlicher Disziplinen ‚Menschen-Bilder‘ aus ihrem jeweiligen, fachspezifischen Blickwinkel heraus.

Die Autoren schildern den bisherigen Ablauf der Evolution der Organismen durch die Jahrmillionen, die molekularen Grundlagen der Evolution und - unter verschiedenen Aspekten - die Evolution des Menschen und seiner nächsten Verwandten.

Evolution und Systematik der Vögel, Anatomie und Physiologie, Ernährung, Entwicklung, Verhalten, Zug und Orientierung, Bestandsveränderungen, Neozoen, Gefahren durch Fressfeinde und Krankheiten sowie Vogelschutz werden kurz und prägnant dargestellt. Der Leser lernt die verschiedenen Methoden und Hilfsmittel der Vogelforschung kennen.

Pflanzliche Arzneimittel sind heute noch der wichtigste therapeutische Ansatz des Ayurveda und der europäischen Phytomedizin. Dieses Werk vergleicht in einer aktualisierten Neuauflage die Anwendung und Wirkung von Arzneipflanzen, die in Europa und in der Ayurveda-Medizin Indiens verwendet werden. Dies betrifft zum einen Pflanzen, die weit verbreitet in der Paläarktis vorkommen und gemeinsam genutzt werden, aber auch um ursprünglich asiatische Arzneipflanzen, die von der westlichen Medizin übernommen wurden. In dieser erweiterten Auflage wurden neue Erkenntnisse aus der Phytopharmakologie ergänzt, die Pflanzennomenklatur an Änderungen angepasst und neue wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse zum Ayuerveda hinzugefügt.Das Buch führt umfassend in Dravya Guna, die ayurvedische Arzneitherapie, ein und beschreibt hierzu die wichtigsten Grundlagen der ayurvedischen Phytotherapie. Im Ayurveda werden Arzneimittel nach ihrer Wirkung auf die drei Doshas beurteilt. Das Werk stellt die Heilpflanzen des Ayurveda nach ihrer Philosophie und den sich daraus ergebenden Anwendungsgebieten dar. Gleichzeitig werden diese Pflanzen aber auch nach westlichen Kriterien unter den Gesichtspunkten der Pharmakologie, der charakterisierten Inhaltsstoffe, ihrer Wirkungen und Wirksamkeit und der sich daraus ergebenden Anwendungsgebiete vorgestellt. Die Wirkung der Arzneipflanzen geht auf komplexe Gemische von Sekundärstoffen (auch Spezialmetabolite genannt) zurück, welche mit vielen molekularen Targets im Körper interagieren können, die an Krankheiten oder Gesundheitsstörungen beteiligt sind. Da die Sekundärstoffe der indischen Pflanzen häufig sehr ähnlich sind wie die der europäischen Pflanzen, ergeben sich daher viele pharmakologische Gemeinsamkeiten.Trotz der unterschiedlichen Betrachtungsweise der Pflanzen herrscht bei den therapeutischen Effekten meist Übereinstimmung zwischen dem ayurvedischen und dem westlichen Medizinsystem. Die Synthese von West und Ost bereichert. Es stellt sich heraus, dass die Anwendungsgebiete der vorgestellten Heilpflanzen, bedingt durch ihre gemeinsamen Inhaltsstoffen und Wirkmechanismen, in beiden Medizinsystemen sehr ähnlich sind.