Poisonous plants and phytochemicals in drug discovery /

"This book is a comprehensive resource on phytotoxins -- covering historical perspectives, applications, and potential in drug discovery. Written and edited by leading researchers in phytochemistry, medicinal chemistry, analytical chemistry, toxicology, and more; this book presents chapters in...

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Other Authors: Mtewa, Andrew G., 1985- (Editor), Egbuna, Chukwuebuka (Editor), Rao, G. M. Narasimha, 1985- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2020.
Edition:First edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • Historical Use of Toxic Plants / Godwin Anywar
  • Classification of Phytotoxins and their Mechanisms of Action / Andrew G Mtewa, Chukwuebuka Egbuna, Kennedy J Ngwira, Fanuel Lampiao, Umang Shah, Thokozani Kachulu Mtewa
  • Poisonous Plants as Sources of Anticancer and Other Drugs / Flicien Mushagalusa Kasali, Andrew G Mtewa, Gatan Tabakam
  • Drugs in Clinical Practice from Toxic Plants and Phytochemicals / Tadele Mekuriya Yadesa, Patrick Engeu Ogwang, Casim Umba Tolo
  • Toxicology and Health Benefits of Plant Alkaloids / Ibrahim Chikowe, Andrew G Mtewa, Duncan C Sesaazi
  • Chemical and Pharmacological Mechanisms of Plant-Derived Neurotoxins / Amanjot Annu, Reuben S Maghembe, Andrew G Mtewa, GM Narasimha Rao
  • Phytosedatives for Drug Discovery / Shahira M Ezzat, Ahmed Zayed, Mohamed A Salem
  • Mushroom Species and Classification / Sadia Zafar, Farhat Jabeen, Muhammad Akram, Zarfishan Riaz, Naveed Munir
  • Toxicity Protocols for Natural Products in the Drug Development Process / Tamirat Bekele Beressa, Amanjot Annu, Andrew G Mtewa
  • Quality Control for the Safety of Natural Products / Tadele Mekuriya Yadesa, Patrick Engeu Ogwang, Casim Umba Tolo
  • Secondary Metabolites and Toxins of Microbial Origin for the Treatment of Diseases / Dharmandra Baria, Umang Shah, Chukwuebuka Egbuna, Andrew G Mtewa
  • Development of Phyto-Antidotes Against Adverse Chemical Agents / Roman Lysiuk, Petro Oliynyk, Halyna Antonyak, Dmytro Voronenko
  • Nanoformulated Herbal Drug Delivery as Efficient Antidotes Against Systemic Poisons / Prabir Kumar Kulabhusan, Shailaja Agrawal, Jaison Jeevanandam, Michael K Danquah
  • Phytochemical-Based Nanoparticles as Foes and Friends / Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Oluwaseyi Olaniyan, Juliana Bunmi Adetunji, Itoan Roli
  • Application of Metabolomics in Emergency Phytochemical Poisoning and Remediation / Mohamed A Salem, Ahmed Zayed, Shahira M Ezzat
  • Methods for the Detection and Identification of Phytotoxins / Senyo Botchie, Andrew G Mtewa
  • Categorization, Management, and Regulation of Potentially Weaponizable Toxic Plants / Muhammad Akram, Rabia Zahid
  • In Silico Modeling as a Tool to Predict and Characterize Plant Toxicity / Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, William Peter Mitembo, Chukwuebuka Egbuna, GM Narasimha Rao.