Secondary Metabolism

Zusatztext 'This book is well produced! pleasant to read! and can be recommended to students and others wishing for a conspectus of a large area of natural knowledge.' Chemistry and Industry Klappentext The biosynthesis, biological activity, and ecological significance of secondary metabolites (natural products) are examined in this book. Zusammenfassung Examines the biosynthesis, biological activity, and ecological significance of secondary metabolites (natural products). This second edition mentions the isolation and characterization of the enzymes of secondary metabolism; and of the NMR techniques which have revolutionized the elucidation of biosynthetic pathways. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; secondary metabolites derived from acetate: fatty acids and polyketides; metabolites derived from mevalonate isoprenoids; metabolites derived from shikimic acid; the secondary metabolism of amino acids; metabolites of mixed biosynthetic origin; secondary metabolism and ecology.

Product details

• Authors: J. Mann, J. (Lecturer in Organic Chemistry Mann, Mann J.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.05.1987
• EAN: 9780198555292
• ISBN: 978-0-19-855529-2
• No. of pages: 352
• Series: Oxford Chemistry Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Biochemistry, biophysics; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / General, Animal Physiology, Zoology and animal sciences