Lichen Secondary Metabolites
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.
| ISBN: | 9783030168162 |
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| Auflage: | 2 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 260 |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Herausgeber: | Rankovic, Branislav |
| Verlag: | Springer International Publishing |
| Veröffentlicht: | 13.08.2020 |
| Untertitel: | Bioactive Properties and Pharmaceutical Potential |
| Schlagworte: | antibiotic fungi algae symbiosis lichen secondary metabolism lichens in medicine pharmaceutical potential of lichens plant secondary metabolism |
Branislav Rankovic is a Full Professor of Lichenology and Mycology at the Department of Biology and Ecology, University of Kragujevac, Serbia. His research primarily focuses on bioactive secondary metabolites in lichens, and he is the author of several textbooks and over 110 publications in international journals.