Taxaceae and Cephalotaxaceae: Biodiversity, Chemodiversity, and Pharmacotherapy

Taxaceae and Cephalotaxaceae are rich in biodiversity and have potential for pharmacotherapy. The book explores their biology,chemistry,and pharmacology,and discusses how to exploit them sustainably. It highlights the use of advanced omics platforms and systems biology to enhance drug discovery.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 376 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Taxaceae and Cephalotaxaceae are two families of medicinal plants that possess remarkable biodiversity and chemodiversity. These plants offer a wealth of potential for pharmacotherapy, and their study involves examining and synthesizing existing research into their biology, chemistry, and pharmacotherapy.

Pharmacophylogeny plays a crucial role in sustainable conservation and exploitation of these plants. It helps in understanding the evolutionary relationships between different species and facilitates the identification of valuable compounds for drug development. The book explores how pharmacophylogeny can be used to identify new drug leads and optimize the use of existing resources.

The title also presents how these plants work from the chemical level upward, shedding light on their biological mechanisms and chemical constituents. It examines associated microbe compounds and their potential contributions to the pharmacological effects of these plants.

Chapters in the book provide a comprehensive summary of biological and biochemical research on Taxaceae plants. It highlights progress in mining their chemodiversity, exploring the utility of their chemodiversity in pharmacotherapy, and discussing drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic diversity of their medicinal compounds. Additionally, the book explores mining pharmacotherapy utility from associated microbes and other innovative approaches.

Sections of the book cover the biodiversity, chemodiversity, and pharmacotherapy of Cephalotaxus medicinal plants, Amentotaxus, Pseudotaxus, and Torreya medicinal plants. The book envisions that the use of multiple omics platforms and advanced systems biology will enable further exploration of Taxaceae and Cephalotaxaceae, ultimately streamlining the future drug supply chain.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals interested in the study of Taxaceae and Cephalotaxaceae. It provides comprehensive coverage of their biodiversity, chemodiversity, and pharmacotherapy, and highlights the potential for these plants to contribute to the development of new drugs and therapies.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128239759