Pharmacognosy and pharmacobiotechnology /

Abstract

Pharmacognosy and Pharmacobiotechnology examines drugs and medicinal substances derived from natural sources, with emphasis on their chemical constituents, biological activities, and pharmaceutical applications. The book covers carbohydrates, glycosides, terpenoids, phenylpropanoids, alkaloids, bitter principles, antibiotics, and drug molecules from marine organisms. It also explores pharmacobiotechnology, nutraceuticals, enzyme and protein drugs, medicinal products from plant tissue cultures, and biotechnology-based products from natural sources. The text provides valuable information for understanding natural drug discovery, phytochemistry, and the development of pharmaceutical substances for students, researchers, and professionals in pharmaceutical sciences.