Lichen Secondary Metabolites Bioactive Properties and Pharmaceutical Potential /
The present book discusses in detail the nature and bioactive properties of lichen secondary metabolites. Their therapeutic potential ranges from antibiotic to antioxidant and from anticarcinogenic to antiviral activity. It further discusses their use in traditional medicine and highlights possible...
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| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
2015.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2015. |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13374-4 |
Table of Contents:
- 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.