Plant Alkaloids: A Guide to Their Discovery and Distribution

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Plant Alkaloids:A guide to their discovery and distribution .......2005-05-10

This book is basically a listing of multiple species and all the genus's within that species that contain alkaloids, there is hardly any mention of the type of alkaloids, just whether or not there was a alkaloid present.Basically a list of lists of latin names...you would have to take it to the next level of discovery to find any really usefull info.

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Alkaloids
Manfred Hesse
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ASIN: 3906390241

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As numerous historical documents - on fireclay, papyrus, or paper - testify, alkaloids, nitrogen contining natural substances, have been companions of mankind from ancient time. Valued as drugs and stimulants, some species are also feared because of their addictive potential, and often it seems impossible to distinguish these effects unambiguously. The chemistry of alkaloids has been captivating chemists for ages and generations. This is the first comprehensive reference work providing a concise overview of structure, properties, and history of these unique and fascinating substances!
The volume is organised into three main sections. Part 1 examines the chemically relevant aspects by means of carefully selected examples. After a structural classification, structure elucidation (including common pitfalls) is discussed. Moreover, chiroptical properties and synthetic pathways are detailed. Part 2 is devoted to biological and biochemical aspects. It rationalizes chemotaxonomy and biogenesis by means of examples (indole and 1-benzyl isoquinoline alkaloids) and presents details about the functionality of several alkaloids produced by plants and animals. Part 3 finally describes the cultural and historical significance of the most important alkaloid sources. Exciting anecdotes and historical reports illuminate the use of hemlock, ergot, opium, tobacco, coffee, and cinchona, to name only a few.
The unique and comprehensive explanation of the most important features of alkaloids makes this book a compendium valuable not only for experts but also for the layman interested in pharmacy.

Alkaloids Secrets of Life:: Aklaloid Chemistry, Biological Significance, Applications and Ecological Role (Alkaloids: Chemical & Biological Perspectives) ... Chemical & Biological Perspectives)

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Alkaloids Secrets of Life:: Aklaloid Chemistry, Biological Significance, Applications and Ecological Role (Alkaloids: Chemical & Biological Perspectives) ... Chemical & Biological Perspectives)
Tadeusz Aniszewski
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ASIN: 0444527362

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Alkaloids, represent a group of interesting and complex chemical compounds, produced by the secondary metabolism of living organisms in different biotopes. They are relatively common chemicals in all kingdoms of living organisms in all environments. Two hundred years of scientific research has still not fully explained the connections between alkaloids and life.
Alkaloids-Chemistry, Biological Significance, Applications and Ecological Role provides knowledge on structural typology, biosynthesis and metabolism in relation to recent research work on alkaloids. Considering an organic chemistry approach to alkaloids using biological and ecological explanation. Within the book several questions that persist in this field of research are approached as are some unresearched areas.
The book provides beneficial text for an academic and professional audience and serves as a source of knowledge for anyone who is interested in the fascinating subject of alkaloids. Each chapter features an abstract. Appendices are included, as are a listing of alkaloids, plants containing alkaloids and some basic protocols of alkaloid analysis.

* Presents the ecological role of alkaloids in nature and ecosystems
* Interdisciplinary and reader friendly approach
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Alkaloids (Molecular Methods of Plant Analysis New Series)

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Alkaloids (Molecular Methods of Plant Analysis New Series)
H. F. Linskens
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It is refreshing to find a book treating alkaloid analysis with all the latest techniques such as inverse-detected two dimensional NMR, GC/MS, and HPLC associated techniques. There have been many developments in the field of alkaloid analysis since the 1950s, not the least of which are the various powerful spectroscopic methods, which dominate this volume. Included also are the various aspects of tobacco alkaloids and analysis in various situations. The complexities of sampling and analysis in tobacco smoke is explained. Analysis of alkaloids produced by tobacco root cell cultures is included, while genetic and chemical analysis is described for Papaver, a plant of considerable medicinal significance.

The Alkaloids (Volume 58) (The Alkaloids)

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ASIN: 0124695582

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This series is world-renowned as the leading compilation of current reviews of this vast field.
Internationally acclaimed for more than forty years, The Alkaloids: Chemistry and Biology, founded by the late Professor R. H. F. Manske, continues to provide outstanding coverage of the rapidly expanding field of the chemotaxonomy, structure elucidation, synthesis, biosynthesis, and biology of all classes of alkaloids from higher and lower plants, marine organisms, and various terrestrial animals. Each volume provides, through its distinguished authors, up-to-date and detailed coverage of particular classes or sources of alkaloids.
This, the 58th volume in the series presents two quite different aspects of alkaloids. The first of the two chapters reviews the substantial progress made on the biotransformations of various classes of alkaloids and examines the enzymes systems involved in this process. Such studies are proving very important in the consideration of how alkaloids can be used in the future as medicinal or biological agents. The second chapter presents a comprehensive review of the known polyamine alkaloids based on their biogenesis and additionally provides overviews of their detailed structural analysis, their synthesis, biosynthesis and biology.

* The 58th volume in this series of essential reference works

* Written by leading experts in the field

* An essential research tool for anyone working with alkaloids in chemistry or biology

Alkaloids Chemistry and Physiology (The Alkaloids)

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a useful list of alkaloids

Alkaloids Chemistry and Physiology (The Alkaloids)
R. H. Manske
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a useful list of alkaloids.......2000-12-02

Once I had this book borrowed from a local library. It is an extensive alphabetical list of alkaloids containing a brief chemical, physical and pharmaceutical info under each alkaloid name. (Eg. melting points of the substance and its salts, solubilities, crystallisation, angles of rotation of polarised light, effects on ingestion, occurence in nature, etc.). Anyone with an interest in plant substances will find it interesting. The copy I have seen was printed in 1947 in New York, so today it may be a little out of date.

The Alkaloids, Volume 56 (The Alkaloids)

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The Alkaloids, Volume 56 (The Alkaloids)

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ASIN: 0124695566

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Alkaloids are a major group of natural products derived from a wide variety of organisms and are widely used as medicinal and biological agents. This series is world-renowned as the leading compilation of current reviews of this vast field.

Volume 56 presents the Proceedings from the First International Conference on Ibogaines, held in November of 1999 at New York University's School of Medicine. In essence, it presents significant new data on neurobiological, clinical, sociocultural, and policy aspects of ibogaine.

Ibogaine is a natural product derived from the bark of the root of the African shrub Tabernathe iboga. It has a history of use as a medicinal and ceremonial agent in West Central Africa, and has been alleged to be effective as a treatment for substance dependence. The study of Ibogaine may shed light on the neurobiology of addiction and lead to the development of new medication for the treatment of addiction.

Currently, there is lack of formal approval for the use of ibogaine, and the demand of the addicts themselves has led to a distinctive unofficial network which has provided ibogaine treatment in non-medical settings. If critical safety concerns can be adequately addressed, ibogaine may provide an inexpensive and practical treatment approach, well adapted to environments where resources are severely limited and there is pressing need for clinical services for heroin addicts, such as Eastern Europe.

The Alkaloids, Volume 57: Chemistry and Biology (The Alkaloids)

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ASIN: 0124695574

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Internationally acclaimed for more than forty years, The Alkaloids: Chemistry and Biology, founded by the late Professor R. H. F. Manske, continues to provide outstanding coverage of the rapidly expanding field of the chemotaxonomy, structure elucidation, synthesis, biosynthesis, and biology of all classes of alkaloids from higher and lower plants, marine organisms, or various terrestrial animals. Each volume provides, through its distinguished authors, up-to-date and detailed coverage of particular classes or sources of alkaloids.

Over the years, this series has become the standard in natural product chemistry to which all other book series aspire. The Alkaloids: Chemistry and Biology endures as an essential reference for all natural product chemists and biologists who have an interest in alkaloids, their diversity, and their unique biological profile.

The Alkaloids, Volume 59 (The Alkaloids) (The Alkaloids)

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The Alkaloids, Volume 59 (The Alkaloids) (The Alkaloids)

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This series is world-renowned as the leading compilation of current reviews of this vast field. Internationally acclaimed for more than forty years, The Alkaloids: Chemistry and Biology, founded by the late Professor R. H. F. Manske, continues to provide outstanding coverage of this rapidly expanding field. Each volume provides, through its distinguished authors, up-to-date and detailed coverage of particular classes or sources of alkaloids.

This latest volume comprehensively reviews the recent progress of two classes of alkaloid, the C20 diterpene alkaloid and the iboga alkaloid. The former are examined in terms of their classification, distribution and occurence as well as their spectroscopic aspects, biological activities and the determination of stereochemistry. The later are seen through the perspectives of isolation, structure determination and synthesis and additonally reviewed in terms of their involvement in the formation of the natural and semi-synthetic bisindole alkaloids from Catharanthus.

. The latest volume in this series of indispensable texts

. Written by leading experts in the field

. An essential reference tool for anyone working with alkaloids in chemistry or biology

The Alkaloids, Volume 60: Chemistry and Biology (The Alkaloids)

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Hardbound. Written by leading experts in the field, this work summarises the important aspects relating to layered intrusions, with almost universal coverage of the subject.

Each chapter is a complete review of a theme or specific geological intrusion. The first part of the book covers the general principles and processes which apply to all intrusions. Those chapters on individual intrusions concentrate on factual information.

A detailed full colour geological map of the Skaergaard intrusion is also included.

This book will appeal to a wide audience - university libraries, research students in igneous petrology, state organisations such as exploration companies - as well as being an ideal textbook for university courses on igneous petrology, and geochemistry and petrography.

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Mafic-ultramafic layered intrusion at Iron Mountain, Fremont County, Colorado, (Contributions to general geology)
Daniel R Shawe
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Stratigraphy of the layered gabbroic Dufek intrusion, Antarctica: Description of newly named units in a differentiated stratiform mafic intrusion in the ... Foundation (Contributions to stratigraphy)
Arthur B Ford
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SYMPOSIUM ON LAYERED INTRUSIONS SYMPOSIUM ON THE MINERALOGY OF THE SULFIDES AND MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS

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al Ji'lani layered basic intrusion, ad Dawadimi District, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Mineral resources bulletin)
Ahmed M Shanti
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The fongen-hyllingen layered intrusion, Trondheim region, Norway
J. Richard Wilson
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A High velocity zone in the Porttivaara layered intrusion (Nordia)

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The Kiglapait layered intrusion, Labrador (Geological Society of America. Memoir)
Stearns A Morse
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The Koillismaa layered igneous complex, Finland: Its structure, mineralogy and geochemistry, with emphasis on the distribution of chromium (Bulletin / Geological Survey of Finland)
Tuomo Alapieti
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