Ebook: Natural Terpenoids as Messengers: A multidisciplinary study of their production, biological functions and practical applications

In contrast to books on specific bioactive compounds, this book deals with the role of mevalonic acid metabolites (isoprenoids and their derived structures) in metabolism, development, and functions of organisms, which, though diverse, show various levels of communication. Different disciplines are brought together in a discussion of the messenger functions of terpenoids within and between organisms belonging to five biological kingdoms: bacteria, fungi, plants, insects, and vertebrates (including humans).
The present volume covers evolutionary aspects of terpenoids in plant physiology, plant-insect relationships, semiochemicals, and in life sciences, with special emphasis on cancer research and treatment. The book provides proposals for multidisciplinary model systems for the study of interrelationships of organisms utilizing terpenoid messengers, and discusses novel strategies for insect control and multifactor treatments of cancer utilizing terpenoids.
This book is of interest to scientists, and students at an advanced level: biologists, plant breeders, pharmacologists, specialists in medical fields, especially oncologists, physicians in general, and anyone with a basic biochemical and physiological knowledge.

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Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xi
Introduction....Pages 1-9
Production of terpenes and terpenoids....Pages 11-57
The origin and evolution of terpenoid messengers....Pages 59-107
Specific properties of terpenoids....Pages 109-179
Functions of natural terpenoids in the interrelationships between organisms....Pages 181-252
Terpenoids in practice....Pages 253-296
Natural terpenoids to the benefit of human health....Pages 297-338
Prospectus and suggestions for further research....Pages 339-356
Back Matter....Pages 357-440

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Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xi
Introduction....Pages 1-9
Production of terpenes and terpenoids....Pages 11-57
The origin and evolution of terpenoid messengers....Pages 59-107
Specific properties of terpenoids....Pages 109-179
Functions of natural terpenoids in the interrelationships between organisms....Pages 181-252
Terpenoids in practice....Pages 253-296
Natural terpenoids to the benefit of human health....Pages 297-338
Prospectus and suggestions for further research....Pages 339-356
Back Matter....Pages 357-440
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