Lichen Secondary Metabolites Bioactive Properties and Pharmaceutical Potential

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 additi...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Ranković, Branislav (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2019, 2019
Edition:2nd ed. 2019
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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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
Physical Description:V, 260 p. 19 illus., 12 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9783030168148