Terpenoids and squalene : biosynthesis, functions and health implications / Alanna R. Bates, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bates, Alanna R, editor.

Series:

Biochemistry research trends series.

Biochemistry Research Trends

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terpenes.

Squalene.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (81 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York, [New York] : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Terpenoids represent the largest and most widely distributed class of natural, high-value chemicals, comprising more than 55,000 distinct molecules. Besides the wide range of biological properties, these natural compounds have found significant commercial value as pharmaceuticals, flavours and fragrances, commodity chemicals, and, more recently, as potential biofuels. Squalene is a natural lipid belonging to the terpenoid family and a precursor of cholesterol biosynthesis. Squalene has attracted increasing attention during the past few years due to their biological activities and natural abund

Contents:

""TERPENOIDS AND SQUALENE: BIOSYNTHESIS, FUNCTIONS AND HEALTH IMPLICATIONS""; ""TERPENOIDS AND SQUALENE: BIOSYNTHESIS, FUNCTIONS AND HEALTH IMPLICATIONS""; ""Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Chapter 1: Integrated Bioprocess Approaches for the Microbial Production of Terpenoids""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Terpenoids: Occurrence, Physicochemical Properties and Cytotoxicity""; ""In Situ Product Removal: Principles and Application in Microbial Production of Terpenoids""; ""Future Directions""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""

""Chapter 2: Biologically Active Triterpenoids Usable As Prodrugs""""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Prodrugs of Triterpenes""; ""2.1. Derivatives of Triterpenic Carboxylic Acids""; ""2.1.1. Alkyl and Benzyl Esters""; ""2.1.2. Other Ester Types""; ""2.1.3. Amides""; ""2.2. Derivatives of Triterpenic Alcohols""; ""2.2.1. Alkyl And Aryl Ethers and Silylethers""; ""2.2.2. Esters Derived from Alkyl Acids""; ""2.2.3. Esters Derived from Aryl Acids""; ""2.2.4. Hemiesters (Esters Derived from Dicarboxylic Acids)""; ""2.2.5. Triterpenoid Saponins""; ""2.2.6. Labile Esters (as Sulfates)""

""2.3. Combined Derivatives""""3. Future Perspectives""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""References""; ""Chapter 3: Terpenoids of the Saharan Medicinal Plants Launaea Cass. Genus (Asteraceae) and Their Biological Activities""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Ethnobotanical and Bioactivity of the Genus Launaea Cass. (Tribe Lactuceae)""; ""3. Terpenoids of the Genus Launaea Cass. (Tribe Lactuceae)""; ""3.1. Terpenoids Isolated from the 2nd Group of Lactuceae Tribe""; ""3.1.1. Triterpenoids""; ""3.1.2. Sesquiterpenoids""; ""3.2. Terpenoids Isolated from the Saharan Launaea Genus""

""3.2.1. Launaea arborescens""""3.2.2. Launaea Nudicaulis""; ""3.2.3. Launaea residifolia (L.)""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 4: Squalene: Molecular Properties, Biological Importance and Applications""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Molecular Properties""; ""3. Solid Phase Extraction in the Analysis of Squalene""; ""4. Squalene: Nutrition, Pharmacy, Medicine, and Cosmetics""; ""Conclusion""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""References""; ""Index""; ""Blank Page""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-63463-681-3

OCLC:

900408871