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Title
Lichen secondary metabolites : bioactive properties and pharmaceutical potential / Branislav Ranković, editor.
Edition
Second edition.
ISBN
9783030168148 (electronic book)
303016814X (electronic book)
9783030168131
3030168131
9783030168131
9783030168155
3030168158
9783030168162
3030168166
Published
Cham : Springer, [2019]
Copyright
©2019
Language
English
Description
1 online resource : illustrations
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-030-16814-8 doi
10.1007/978-3-030-16
Call Number
QP171 .L53 2019eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
612.39
Summary
This revised and extended edition provides in-depth insights into the benefits and untapped potential of lichen-derived bioactive compounds. The whole spectrum of these compounds' biological and medical functions, from antibiotic to antiviral and anti-carcinogenic properties, is presented. In addition, a new chapter discusses the anti-neurodegenerative and anti-diabetic activities of lichenic secondary metabolites. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable asset for students and researchers in this field.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references.
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Access limited to authorized users.
Digital File Characteristics
text file PDF
Source of Description
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 27, 2019).
Available in Other Form
Print version: 9783030168131
Lichens as a potential source of bioactive secondary metabolites
Lichens used in traditional medicine
Lichen secondary metabolites as potential antibiotic agents
Studies on antioxidant properties of lichen secondary metabolites
Investigations of lichen secondary metabolites with potential anticancer activity
Antigenotoxic effect of some lichen metabolites
Lichen secondary metabolites as possible antiviral agents
Future directions in the study of pharmaceutical potential of lichens.