Natural Occurrence and Biological Activities of Quinoline Derivatives

This latest volume in the New Directions in Organic & Biological Chemistry series provides a comprehensive overview of quinoline derivatives, focusing on their chemical structure, biological activities, and therapeutic benefits. It delves into the natural sources of these derivatives, covering their isolation, characterization, and potential therapeutic applications, particularly in areas such as anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antimalarial activity. With its emphasis on providing valuable reference material, this book is an indispensable resource for researchers, educators, and professionals in the fields of chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and drug discovery.

List of contents

Chapter 01 Introduction. Chapter 02 Tetrahydroquinoline (THQ) Alkaloids. Chapter 03 Tetrahydronaphthoquinoline-diones (THNQ-dione). Chapter 04 3,4-Dihydro-2(1H)-quinolinones (2O-THQ). Chapter 05 2-Quinolinones. Chapter 06 4-Quinolinones. Chapter 07 2,4-Quinolinones. Chapter 08 Other Quinoline Derivatives. Chapter 09 Concluding Remarks and Future Perspectives on Semi-Aromatic Quinoline Derivatives

About the author

Dr Khadem is a chemist, holding B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (Iran), and a Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa (Canada). With expertise gained from both academia and industry, he has gathered experience in diverse domains. Presently, he serves as a scientific evaluator and chemist at Health Canada, contributing to the field. His research focus spans organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and the exploration of natural products.

Product details

• Authors: Shahriar Khadem, Shahriar Marles Khadem, Robin J. Marles
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 29.12.2025
• EAN: 9781032876566
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3287656-6
• No. of pages: 312
• Series: New Directions in Organic & Biological Chemistry
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Medical research, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biochemistry, SCIENCE / Chemistry / Organic, MEDICAL / Pharmacology, biochemistry, chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical technology, Pharmaceutical chemistry and technology