| Author | : T. Pullaiah |
| File Size | : 49,6 Mb |
| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 18 June 2020 |
| ISBN | : 9780128209271 |
| Pages | : 369 pages |
Camptothecin and Camptothecin Producing Plants by T. Pullaiah Book PDF Summary
Camptothecin and Camptothecin Producing Plants: Botany, Chemistry, Anticancer Activity and Biotechnology provides updated information on camptothecin yielding plants, chemical diversity of camptothecin, extraction and exploitation methods, biosynthesis, biotechnological production and enhancement for drug delivery, and the pharmacological properties of the drugs. The book focuses on camptothecin anticancer properties based on recent developments of biotechnology. Topics emphasize anticancer activities, biosynthesis, potent derivatives currently undergoing experimental phases, and biotechnological methods to enhance the production. This book is a valuable source for cancer researchers, oncologists, biotechnologists, pharmacologists and members of the biomedical field who are interested in camptothecin and its applicability in cancer treatment. Provides information on camptothecin producing plants and their anticancer properties for the development of new treatments Discusses new applications of camptothecin based on recent biotechnology advancements Presents comprehensive information on the pharmacology of camptothecin for leveraging new anticancer drugs developments