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1. Biochemical Targets of Plant Bioactive Compounds : A Pharmacological Reference Guide to Sites of Action and Biological Effects

Author

Polya, Gideon Maxwell and Polya, Gideon Maxwell

Subjects
Plants--Metabolism--Handbooks, manuals, etc, Pharmacognosy, Cellular signal transduction, Pharmacognosy--Handbooks, manuals, etc, Materia medica, Vegetable--Handbooks, manuals, etc, Botanical chemistry--Handbooks, manuals, etc, Plant products--Handbooks, manuals, etc, Structure-activity relationships (Biochemistry)
Abstract

This thoroughly indexed book summarizes a wealth of information on the biochemical targets of plant defensive compounds, and is an an invaluable reference for all biomedical professionals.

Published
2003

2. Biochemical Targets of Plant Bioactive Compounds : A Pharmacological Reference Guide to Sites of Action and Biological Effects

Author

Gideon Polya and Gideon Polya

Subjects
Plants--Metabolism--Handbooks, manuals, etc, Pharmacognosy, Cellular signal transduction, Pharmacognosy--Handbooks, manuals, etc, Materia medica, Vegetable--Handbooks, manuals, etc, Botanical chemistry--Handbooks, manuals, etc, Plant products--Handbooks, manuals, etc, Structure-activity relationships (Biochemistry)
Abstract

When introduced to the human body, bioactive metabolites produced by plants for self defense bind to particular biochemical targets, most notably to proteins involved in signaling by hormones and neurotransmitters. This, essentially, is the basis for the effects of herbal medicine. While herbal medicine preparations may act by complex synergistic i

Published
2003

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