Visionneuse

Date_TXT

Suisse: Springer International Publishing, 2018

Auteur

Angelika Böttger, Alexander Wolf

Sujet

Plant secondary metabolites;taxol; seven trans-membrane receptors; cell cycle inhibitors; GPCRs; caffeine; cannabis; cancer; anti cancer drugs; naturally occuring drugs; cannabinoids; cannabinoid receptor;cannabis mode of action; opioid receptor

Type de document

Livre

Description :

This textbook provides a structured, easy to understand and thorough insight into the mode of function of plant secondary metabolites in plants and humans. It explains the biosynthesis and molecular action of nicotine, cannabis, caffeine and Co, describes the effects of these drugs on signal transduction at receptors and ion channels in animals, their relevance for human health and their potential for recreational use and abuse. It also offers a broad and comprehensive understanding on the role and function of these diverse molecules for the plants that make them. This textbook is written for master students and scientist in biochemistry and biology as well as for pharmaceutical and medical students. It will be a valuable study tool for teachers and students alike