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Bioactive Phytochemicals: Drug Discovery to Product Development

Author : Javed Ahmad
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9811464464
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (114 download)

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Download or read book Bioactive Phytochemicals: Drug Discovery to Product Development written by Javed Ahmad and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural bioactive compounds from medicinal plants are inexplicably diverse in chemical structure and biological properties. The unmet therapeutic requirements for various diseases serve as a guide for researchers to study natural compounds. These studies are intended to isolate, identify the structural characterization and eventually discover the pharmacological activity of natural compounds from their plant sources with the goal of treating specific diseases. Bioactive Phytochemicals: Drug Discovery to Product Development explores the scope and approaches of drug discovery from natural products. Chapters in the book cover information about the cultivation, collection and processing of medicinal plants, the methods and high throughput techniques for isolation and characterization of bioactive phytochemicals and pharmacological screening for activity, formulation and quality control. Information about the regulations specified for natural medicinal products in different region of the world is also presented, followed by a concluding chapter devoted to the role of natural herbal products for treatment of human diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, inflammation and neurological disorders. Each chapter concludes with a general reference section, which is a bibliographic guide to more advanced texts. The contributing authors for this volume are drawn from a rich blend of experts in various areas of herbal medicine which encompass herbal drug discovery to product development. The concise and organized layout along with a broad coverage of phytochemistry and drug discovery makes this book a suitable reference for students of medicinal chemistry, researchers and industry professionals interested in herbal product development.

Phytochemicals as Lead Compounds for New Drug Discovery

Author : Chukwuebuka Egbuna
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128178914
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Phytochemicals as Lead Compounds for New Drug Discovery written by Chukwuebuka Egbuna and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-09-07 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phytochemicals as Lead Compounds for New Drug Discovery presents complete coverage of the recent advances in the discovery of phytochemicals from medicinal plants as models to the development of new drugs and chemical entities. Functional bioactive compounds of plant origin have been an invaluable source for many human therapeutic drugs and have played a major role in the treatment of diseases around the world. These compounds possess enormous structural and chemical diversity and have led to many important discoveries. This book presents fundament concepts and factors affecting the choice for plant-based products, as well as recent advances in computer-aided drug discovery and FDA drug candidacy acceptance criteria. It also details the various bioactive lead compounds and molecular targets for a range of life-threatening diseases including cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases. Written by a global team of experts, Phytochemicals as Lead Compounds for New Drug Discovery is an ideal resource for drug developers, phytochemists, plant biochemists, food and medicinal chemists, nutritionists and toxicologists, chemical ecologists, taxonomists, analytical chemists, and other researchers in those fields. It will also be very valuable to professors, students, and researchers in this domain. - Presents fundamental concepts and factors affecting choice for plant-based products - Details the FDA drug candidacy acceptance criteria, including bottlenecks and way forward - Highlights recent advances in computational-based drug discovery - Focuses on the discovery of new drugs and potential druggable targets for the treatment of chronic diseases of world importance

Bioactive Natural Products for Pharmaceutical Applications

Author : Dilipkumar Pal
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030540278
Total Pages : 862 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Bioactive Natural Products for Pharmaceutical Applications written by Dilipkumar Pal and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-12-14 with total page 862 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the recent innovations relating to various bioactive natural products (such as alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, anthraquinones, steroids, polysaccharides, tannins and polyphenolic compounds, volatile oils, fixed oils, fats and waxes, proteins and peptides, vitamins, marine products, camptothecin, piperines, carvacrol, gedunin, GABA, ginsenosides) and their applications in the pharmaceutical fields related to academic, research and industry.

Computational Phytochemistry

Author : Satyajit Dey Sarker
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0443161038
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book Computational Phytochemistry written by Satyajit Dey Sarker and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-03-06 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computational Phytochemistry, Second Edition, explores how recent advances in computational techniques and methods have been embraced by phytochemical researchers to enhance many of their operations, refocusing and expanding the possibilities of phytochemical studies. By applying computational aids and mathematical models to extraction, isolation, structure determination, and bioactivity testing, researchers can obtain highly detailed information about phytochemicals and optimize working approaches. This book aims to support and encourage researchers currently working with or looking to incorporate computational methods into their phytochemical work. Topics in this book include computational methods for predicting medicinal properties, optimizing extraction, isolating plant secondary metabolites, and building dereplicated phytochemical libraries. The roles of high-throughput screening, spectral data for structural prediction, plant metabolomics, and biosynthesis are all reviewed before the application of computational aids for assessing bioactivities and virtual screening is discussed. Illustrated with detailed figures and supported by practical examples, this book is an indispensable guide for all those involved with the identification, extraction, and application of active agents from natural products. This new edition captures remarkable advancements in mathematical modeling and computational methods that have been incorporated in phytochemical research, addressing, e.g., extraction, isolation, structure determination, and bioactivity testing of phytochemicals. - Includes step-by-step protocols for various computational and mathematical approaches applied to phytochemical research - Features clearly illustrated chapters contributed by highly reputable researchers - Covers all key areas in phytochemical research, including virtual screening and metabolomics

Water Extraction of Bioactive Compounds

Author : Herminia Dominguez
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128096152
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Water Extraction of Bioactive Compounds written by Herminia Dominguez and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2017-09-20 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Water Extraction of Bioactive Compounds: From Plants to Drug Development draws together the expert knowledge of researchers from around the world to outline the essential knowledge and techniques required to successfully extract bioactive compounds for further study. The book is a practical tool for medicinal chemists, biochemists, pharmaceutical scientists and academics working in the discovery and development of drugs from natural sources. The discovery and extraction of bioactive plant compounds from natural sources is of growing interest to drug developers, adding greater fuel to a simultaneous search for efficient, green technologies to support this. Particularly promising are aqueous based methods, as water is a cheap, safe and abundant solvent. Water Extraction of Bioactive Compounds: From Plants to Drug Development is a detailed guide to the fundamental concepts and considerations needed to successfully undertake such processes, supported by application examples and highlighting the most influential variables. Beginning with an introduction to plants as sources of drugs, the book highlights the need for a move towards both more rational and greener techniques in the field, and presents multiple innovative water-based strategies for the discovery and extraction of bioactive constituents of botanicals. A broad range of available techniques are reviewed, including conventional and pressurized hot water extraction techniques, intensified processes such as microwave-assisted, ultrasound-assisted processes, and enzyme assisted extraction, and processes using combined techniques. - Covers the theoretical background and range of techniques available to researchers, helping them to select the most appropriate extraction method for their needs - Presents up-to-date and cutting edge applications by international experts - Highlights current use and future potential for industrial scale applications - Offers a thorough introduction to plants as sources of drugs, highlighting strategies for the discovery of novel bioactive constituents of botanicals

Handbook of Research on Natural Products and Their Bioactive Compounds as Cancer Therapeutics

Author : Pandurangan, Ashok Kumar
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799892603
Total Pages : 643 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Book Synopsis Handbook of Research on Natural Products and Their Bioactive Compounds as Cancer Therapeutics by : Pandurangan, Ashok Kumar

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Natural Products and Their Bioactive Compounds as Cancer Therapeutics written by Pandurangan, Ashok Kumar and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-03-18 with total page 643 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many chemotherapeutic agents are available in today’s market that are highly effective against a variety of cancer types; however, the major drawbacks of these chemotherapeutic agents are the many side effects. As an alternative to these chemotherapeutic agents, there are a number of natural agents that are effective against cancer that have been tested in preclinical and clinical models over the years. These natural products must be documented and discussed in order to provide a thorough overview of all the options available for cancer treatment. The Handbook of Research on Natural Products and Their Bioactive Compounds as Cancer Therapeutics emphasizes the list of natural agents against all types of cancers and discusses the current state of research in the fields of natural products and their derivatives against cancer in preclinical and clinical models. This book also provides insight into the applications of meditation and mindfulness-based interventions in clinical and non-clinical conditions. Covering topics such as cancer therapy, antioxidants, and flavonoids, it is ideal for students, research scholars, academicians, professors, scientists, oncologists, doctors, and medical practitioners.

Functional and Preservative Properties of Phytochemicals

Author : Bhanu Prakash
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128196866
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Book Synopsis Functional and Preservative Properties of Phytochemicals by : Bhanu Prakash

Download or read book Functional and Preservative Properties of Phytochemicals written by Bhanu Prakash and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-02-15 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Functional and Preservative Properties of Phytochemicals examines the potential of plant-based bioactive compounds as functional food ingredients and preservative agents against food-spoiling microbes and oxidative deterioration. The book provides a unified and systematic accounting of plant-based bioactive compounds by illustrating the connections among the different disciplines, such as food science, nutrition, pharmacology, toxicology, combinatorial chemistry, nanotechnology and biotechnological approaches. Chapters present the varied sources of raw materials, biochemical properties, metabolism, health benefits, preservative efficacy, toxicological aspect, safety and Intellectual Property Right issue of plant-based bioactive compounds. Written by authorities within the field, the individual chapters of the book are organized according to the following practical and easy to consult format: introduction, chapter topics and text, conclusions (take-home lessons), and references cited for further reading. - Provides collective information on recent advancements that increase the potential use of phytochemicals - Fosters an understanding of plant-based dietary bioactive ingredients and their physiological effects on human health at the molecular level - Thoroughly explores biotechnology, omics, and bioinformatics approaches to address the availability, cost, and mode of action of plant-based functional and preservative ingredients

The Role of Natural Products in Drug Discovery

Author : J. Mulzer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3662040425
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book The Role of Natural Products in Drug Discovery written by J. Mulzer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural Products have been important sources of useful drugs from prehistoric times to the present. This book gives an overview about this field and provides important recent contributions to the discovery of new drugs generated by research on natural products. Total synthesis of natural products with interesting biological activities is paving the way for the preparation of new and improved analogs. The methods of combinatorial chemistry permit the selection of the best drug from a large number of candidates. Beyond synthesis and evaluation of organic molecules a number of new bioorganic methods are coming to the fore and will be discucced in this isue of the ERnst schering Research Foundation workshop proceedings.

Anticancer Agents from Natural Products

Author : Gordon M. Cragg
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420039652
Total Pages : 610 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Anticancer Agents from Natural Products written by Gordon M. Cragg and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-06-13 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plants, marine organisms, and microorganisms have evolved complex chemical defense and signaling systems that are designed to protect them from predators and provide other biological benefits. These organisms thus produce substances containing novel chemotypes that may have beneficial effects for humans. As collection methods improve and new screen

Biotechnological Production of Bioactive Compounds

Author : Madan L. Verma
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0444643249
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (446 download)

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Book Synopsis Biotechnological Production of Bioactive Compounds by : Madan L. Verma

Download or read book Biotechnological Production of Bioactive Compounds written by Madan L. Verma and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-07-20 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biotechnological Production of Bioactive Compounds provides insights on the most recent innovations, trends, concerns, solutions and practical challenges encountered in the fields of enzyme technology and nanobiotechnology for the production of bioactive materials with extra health benefits. As nanobiotechnology has improved the bioactive extraction process significantly, many bioactives, including bioflavonoids, omega-3 fatty acids, biopigments and low calorie sugar substitutes are a pivotal part of the food industry. The book highlights the production of extra health benefits "bioactives'' from plants and microbes and explains how the extraction efficiency of bioactives molecules improves significantly with the recent advances in nanobiotechnology. Researchers in the fields of biochemical engineering, biotechnology, bioremediation, environmental sustainability and those in pharma industries will find the information in this book very helpful and illuminating. - Outlines technological advances in bioactives extraction - Covers bioflavonoids, biopigments, omega-3-fatty acids and low sugar substitutes - Explains the mechanisms of Green cargo (biogenic nanoparticles) for the delivery of bioactive molecules

Phytochemistry, Computational Tools, and Databases in Drug Discovery

Author : Chukwuebuka Egbuna
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323907164
Total Pages : 494 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (239 download)

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Book Synopsis Phytochemistry, Computational Tools, and Databases in Drug Discovery by : Chukwuebuka Egbuna

Download or read book Phytochemistry, Computational Tools, and Databases in Drug Discovery written by Chukwuebuka Egbuna and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-11-30 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phytochemistry, Computational Tools and Databases in Drug Discovery presents the state-of-the-art in computational methods and techniques for drug discovery studies from medicinal plants. Various tools and databases for virtual screening and characterization of plant bioactive compounds and their subsequent predictions on biological targets for the discovery of new drugs against specific diseases are presented, along with computational tools for the prediction of the toxic effects of phytochemicals on living systems. The book also provides in-depth insight on the applications of these computational tools as well as the databases that describe the interactions of phytochemicals with diseases along with predictions for druggable bioactive compounds. Useful for drug developers, medicinal chemists, toxicologists, phytochemists, plant biochemists and analytical chemists, this book clearly presents the various computational techniques, tools and databases for phytochemical research. - Provides the various databases, methods and procedures for computational drug discovery in plants - Includes insights into the predictors for properties of phytochemicals against different diseases - Discusses the applications of computational tools and their databases

Drug Discovery and Development

Author : Ramarao Poduri
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811555346
Total Pages : 522 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (115 download)

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Download or read book Drug Discovery and Development written by Ramarao Poduri and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-02-15 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the processes that are involved in the development of new drugs. The authors discuss the history, role of natural products and concept of receptor interactions with regard to the initial stages of drug discovery. In a single, highly readable volume, it outlines the basics of pharmacological screening, drug target identification, and genetics involved in early drug discovery. The final chapters introduce readers to stem therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacovigilance, and toxicological testing. Given its scope, the book will enable research scholars, professionals and young scientists to understand the key fundamentals of drug discovery, including stereochemistry, pharmacokinetics, clinical trials, statistics and toxicology.

Bioactive Compounds from Food

Author : Leo M.L. Nollet
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1040089747
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Bioactive Compounds from Food written by Leo M.L. Nollet and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-08-09 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bioactive compound is a type of chemical found in small amounts in plants and certain foods (such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, oils, and whole grains). Bioactive compounds have actions in the body that may promote good health. They are widely explored and investigated for their role in the prevention and treatment of various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative disorders; thus, they are categorized as nutraceuticals. Examples of such bioactive compounds from food include lycopene, resveratrol, lignan, tannins, and indoles. Accordingly, the methods that are utilized to analyze these compounds for their identification, detection, and characterization are of great interest. In Bioactive Compounds from Food: Benefits and Analysis, spectrophotometric, fluorometric, chromatographic, enzymatic, and electrophoretic methods that are utilized to analyze the different bioactive compounds of food are comprehensively discussed. In addition, the merits and limitations of the existing methods of analysis for bioactive compounds from food are also highlighted. Further, the benefits of these bioactive compounds on human health as anti-oxidative, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infective, anti-hyperlipidemic, and anti-hypertensive agents are also discussed with detailed insight and critical analysis of the contemporary research carried out in this domain. Key Features: Explores the world of bioactive compounds in foods Discusses recent analysis techniques for bioactive compounds Includes a summary of the health benefits of bioactive compounds Provides different analysis methods involved in the identification and quantification of food bioactive compounds This book provides in-depth information and a comprehensive discussion on the human health benefits of food bioactive compounds and the different methods of analysis involved in the identification and quantification of food bioactive compounds.

Bioactive Compounds of Edible Oils and Fats

Author : Leo M.L. Nollet
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1040126979
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Bioactive Compounds of Edible Oils and Fats written by Leo M.L. Nollet and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-10-09 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edible oils and fats are derived from plants and animals and have several health benefits. Edible oils and fats consist of many health-promoting bioactive compounds such as polyunsaturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols, flavonoids, phytosterols, vitamins, and inorganic compounds. The chemical compounds present in edible oils and fats are known for their possible health risks such as coronary heart disease and metabolic diseases, which is why there is a need to check the quality, purity, and safety of edible oils and fats. Bioactive Compounds of Edible Oils & Fats: Health Benefits, Risks, and Analysis provides an overview of different edible oils and fats, health benefits, associated risks, and analytical techniques for qualitative and quantitative guidelines for ensuring their quality and safety using modern analytical tools and techniques. This book will provide an important guideline for controlling quality, safety, and efficacy issues related to edible oils and fats. Key Features: Provides a detailed overview of different edible oils and fats of plant and animal origin, chemistry, and identification methods. Describes their health benefits, risks, and the use of different analytical techniques in quality control. Describes the applicability of sophisticated analytical techniques such as GC-FID, GC-MS, and HPLC for quality control of edible oils and fats. Emphasizes the use of recent techniques such as LC-MS and FTIR-chemometrics in the analysis and quality control of edible oils and fats.

African Flora to Fight Bacterial Resistance, Part I

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Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0443158177
Total Pages : 670 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book African Flora to Fight Bacterial Resistance, Part I written by and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-02-24 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African Flora to Fight Bacterial Resistance, Part One: Standards for the Activity of Plant-Derived Products offers a glimpse into the potential of African medicinal plants to fight bacterial infections, with an emphasis on bacterial drug resistance. Sample chapters cover the Global Burden of bacterial infections and drug resistance, Bacterial drug resistance towards natural products, Harvesting and Processing Medicinal plants for antibacterial testing, Screening methods for antibacterial agents from plant source, Established antibacterial drugs from plants, Potential of African medicinal plants against Enterobacteria: classification of plants antibacterial agents, and much more. Based on collected data, the book offers a rationale classification basis for the antibacterial activity of plant-based products. General knowledge of state-of-the-art of drug resistance is globally described, with the book clearly identifying the best African medicinal plants that could be useful for the development of efficient herbal drugs, as well as the best phytochemicals that could be explored as potential pharmaceuticals. - Provides the first book of its type to focus on the potential of African plants as alternative medicine against bacterial drug resistance - Analyzes the recorded data to propose a well-elaborated basis for the classification of antibacterial agents from plants - Clearly identifies and discusses plants and phytochemicals that could be useful in the development of new antibacterial drugs to combat drug resistance

Pharmacognosy

Author : Shagufta Perveen
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1838806105
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (388 download)

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Download or read book Pharmacognosy written by Shagufta Perveen and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-06-19 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pharmacognosy is a term derived from the Greek words for drug (pharmakon) and knowledge (gnosis). It is a field of study within Chemistry focused on natural products isolated from different sources and their biological activities. Research on natural products began more than a hundred years ago and has continued up to now with a plethora of research groups discovering new ideas and novel active constituents. This book compiles the latest research in the field and will be of interest to scientists, researchers, and students.

New Horizons in Natural Compound Research

Author : Surya Nandan Meena
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0443152330
Total Pages : 562 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book New Horizons in Natural Compound Research written by Surya Nandan Meena and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-04-18 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Horizons in Natural Compound Research provides the latest updates in natural compound research (plant, microbes, algae, fungi) and their novel applications in health, agriculture and environment. The book gives recent advances in the extraction of natural compounds, cutting-edge approaches for natural compound purifications, and emerging trends in natural compound screening and identification. In addition, it provides a detailed explanation of the databases and libraries of natural compounds, as well as their significance. Sections focus on research and multidisciplinary practical techniques of natural product research, encouraging young scientists to pursue unique research while also generating strong research ideas. From a future perspective, this book acts as a guide to identify potential areas and new research opportunities in the field of natural products and their service towards human beings, animals and the environment. - Provides a one–stop solution for concepts, cutting-edge techniques, methods, and novel applications of natural products in health and the environment - Focuses on current gaps in natural product research, as well as methodologies and techniques to assist researchers in resolving existing challenges and speeding up the pace of drug discovery from natural sources - Highlights new avenues of natural product research - Contains contributions from well-experienced researchers from academia, research institutes and top-notch young scientists from industry