Secondary metabolism

Author(s)

• Mann, J.

Bibliographic Information

Secondary metabolism

J. Mann

（Oxford chemistry series, 33）

Clarendon Press, 1987

2nd ed

• : hard
• : pbk

Note

Bibliography: p. [359]-366

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780198555292

Description

The biosynthesis, biological activity, and ecological significance of secondary metabolites (natural products) are examined in this book. All the major classes of secondary metabolites are considered, according to the basic 'building blocks' from which they are derived. Examples are given of compounds found in insects, plants, and microorganisms; and the pharmacological and toxicological properties are highlighted. In the final chapter, the possible ecological significance of secondary metabolites is explored, and this feature is of increasing interest to all those who study natural products For this second edition special mention has been made of the isolation and characterization of the enzymes of secondary metabolism; and of the new NMR techniques which have revolutionized the elucidation of biosynthetic pathways.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• secondary metabolites derived from acetate: fatty acids and polyketides
• metabolites derived from mevalonate isoprenoids
• metabolites derived from shikimic acid
• the secondary metabolism of amino acids
• metabolites of mixed biosynthetic origin
• secondary metabolism and ecology.

Volume

: hard ISBN 9780198555308

Description

The biosynthesis, biological activity, and ecological significance of secondary metabolites (natural products) are examined in this book. All the major classes of secondary metabolites are considered, according to the basic 'building blocks' from which they are derived. Examples are given of compounds found in insects, plants, and micro-organisms; and the pharmacological and toxicological properties are highlighted. In the final chapter, the possible ecological significance of secondary metabolites is explored, and this feature is of increasing interest to all those who study natural products. For this second edition special mention has been made of the isolation and characterization of the enzymes of secondary metabolism; and of the new NMR techniques which have revolutionized the elucidation of biosynthetic pathways.

Table of Contents

• Abbreviations used and stereochemical nomenclature
• Introducton
• Secondary metabolites derived from acetate: fatty acids and polyketides
• Metabolites derived from mevalonate iseprenoids
• Metabolites derived from shikimic acid
• The secondary metabolism of amino acids
• Metabolites of mixed biosynthetic origin
• Secondary metabolism and ecology
• Solutions to problems
• Suggested further reading
• Selected research references and specialized reviews
• Index.

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Details

• NCID: BA10680721
• ISBN:
  • 019855530X
  • 0198555296
• LCCN: 86005390
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Oxford [Oxfordshire]
• Pages/Volumes: xv, 374 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : QH521
  • DC19 : 574.19/24
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Metabolism, Secondary
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00224078