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Chemical aspects of biosynthesis / John Mann.

Title
  1. Chemical aspects of biosynthesis / John Mann.
Published by
  1. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1994.
Author
  1. Mann, J.

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Description
  1. 92 p. : ill.; 24 cm.
Summary
  1. 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
  1. Oxford chemistry primers ; 20
Uniform title
  1. Oxford chemistry primers 20.
Subject
  1. Biosynthesis
  2. Metabolism, Secondary
  3. Metabolites
  4. Fatty Acids > metabolism [MESH]
  5. Terpenes > metabolism [MESH]
  6. Steroids > metabolism [MESH]
  7. Shikimic Acid > metabolism [MESH]
  8. Phenols > metabolism [MESH]
  9. Lignans > metabolism [MESH]
  10. Flavones > metabolism [MESH]
  11. Alkaloids > metabolism [MESH]
Contents
  1. 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.
Owning institution
  1. Harvard Library
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references.
Processing action (note)
  1. committed to retain