Secondary Metabolites and Biotherapeutics (Developments in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology)

Author: Kumar PhD, Awanish

Edition: 1

ISBN: 9780443161582

Release Date: 04-04-2024

Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches

Languages: English

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 268

Details: Secondary Metabolites and Biotherapeutics presents the latest biotechnological advancements in the production of target secondary metabolites for medicinal use, including topics such as transcriptomics, nanotechnology, gene editing tools like CRISPR/CAS, secondary metabolites source and production.  Secondary metabolites derived from plants as a response to stress have always played a vital role in the pharmaceutical industry to produce medicines. However, their limited production in plants have always raised concerns for large-scale production. With the advancement of modern biotechnology, researchers around the globe are now able to engineer plants with specific chemical compositions.

This book is a valuable resource to researchers in biotechnology, medical sciences, pharmaceutical biotechnology, pharmacology and plant biology. Provides updates in the field of secondary metabolite used in therapy  Covers the latest biotechnological advancements in the production of target secondary metabolites for the purpose of medicinal use  Elucidates the medicinal value of the plants used traditionally by different ethnic groups for treating various disorders  Presents the medicinal value of endophytes