Biotechnology of Anti-diabetic Medicinal Plants

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the genetic basis, chemistry, physiology, biotechnology, mode-of-action, and cellular mechanisms of anti-diabetic secondary metabolites from medicinal plants. It discusses approaches to conserve these genetic resources and the use of biotechnological tools for large-scale multiplication and the biosynthesis of pharmaceutical compounds. It is enriched with expert contributions from across the globe and is useful for researchers, industries, and practitioners in medicinal and aromatic plants, Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and other traditional medical practices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 469 pages
Publication date: 13 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive volume offers a unique insights into the genetic basis of anti-diabetic activity, chemistry, physiology, biotechnology, mode-of-action, and cellular mechanisms of anti-diabetic secondary metabolites derived from medicinal plants. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 80% of the populations in developing countries rely on traditional medicines, primarily plant drugs, to meet their primary healthcare needs. The demand for medicinal plants with anti-diabetic potential is on the rise in both developing and developed nations. However, the growing trade in medicinal plants has significant implications for the survival of many plant species, with many facing the threat of extinction. This book aims to address these challenges by exploring various approaches to conserve these genetic resources. It delves into the comprehensive spectrum of biotechnological tools, including micro-propagation for large-scale multiplication, cell-culture techniques, and the biosynthesis and enhancement of pharmaceutical compounds within plants. Additionally, it discusses genetic transformation and short- to long-term conservation of plant genetic resources through synthetic seed production and cryopreservation, respectively. The book is enriched with expert contributions from across the globe, making it a valuable resource for researchers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries, medicinal chemists, biochemists, botanists, molecular biologists, academics, students, as well as diabetic patients, traditional medicine practitioners, scientists in medicinal and aromatic plants, Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and other traditional medical practitioners.

Weight: 741g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811635311
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021