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Chemical aspects of biosynthesis / John Mann.

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Chemical aspects of biosynthesis / John Mann.
Author
Mann, J.
Publication
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1994.

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92 p. : ill.; 24 cm.
Summary
This introductory text describes and explains the chemistry involved in the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites. The book emphasizes the pharmacological and toxicological significance of the compounds, and the final chapter reviews their ecological role.
Series Statement
Oxford chemistry primers ; 20
Uniform Title
Oxford chemistry primers 20.
Subject
  • Biosynthesis
  • Metabolism, Secondary
  • Metabolites
  • Fatty Acids > metabolism [MESH]
  • Terpenes > metabolism [MESH]
  • Steroids > metabolism [MESH]
  • Shikimic Acid > metabolism [MESH]
  • Phenols > metabolism [MESH]
  • Lignans > metabolism [MESH]
  • Flavones > metabolism [MESH]
  • Alkaloids > metabolism [MESH]
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. Fatty acids and derivatives -- 3. Polyketides -- 4. Terpenoids and steroids -- the isoprenoids -- 5. The shikimic acid pathway: biosynthesis of phenols, lignans, flavonoids, etc. -- 6. Alkaloids -- 7. Ecological chemistry.
ISBN
  • 0198556772 :
  • 0198556764 (pbk.) :
LCCN
^^^94010981^
OCLC
30154748
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library