Medicinal Plant Research in Africa

Pharmacology and Chemistry
Erscheinungsjahr 2013
ISBN: 978-0-12-405927-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Buch, Englisch, 916 Seiten, Format (B × H): 159 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 1391 g

The pharmacopoeias of most African countries are available and contain an impressive number of medicinal plants used for various therapeutic purposes. Many African scholars have distinguished themselves in the fields of organic chemistry, pharmacology, and pharmacognosy and other areas related to the study of plant medicinal plants. However, until now, there is no global standard book on the nature and specificity of chemicals isolated in African medicinal plants, as well as a book bringing together and discussing the main bioactive metabolites of these plants. This book explores the essence of natural substances from African medicinal plants and their pharmacological potential. In light of possible academic use, this book also scans the bulk of African medicinal plants extract having promising pharmacological activities.

Zielgruppe

<p>Target academics are students and scientists in the field of Chemistry, phytochemistry, pharmacology, medicine, pharmacognosy, pharmaceutical biology. </p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kuete, Victor

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Chemie Allgemein Pharmazeutische Chemie, Medizinische Chemie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Pharmakologie, Toxikologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Pharmazie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Monoterpenes and Related Compounds from the Medicinal Plants of Africa 2. Sesquiterpenes from the Medicinal Plants of Africa 3. Diterpenoids from the Medicinal Plants of Africa 4. Triterpenes and Steroids from the Medicinal Plants of Africa 5. Essential Oils from the Medicinal Plants of Africa 6. Simple Phenols, Phenolic Acids, and Related Esters from the Medicinal Plants of Africa 7. Phenylpropanoids and Related Compounds from the Medicinal Plants of Africa 8. Coumarins and Related Compounds from the Medicinal Plants of Africa 9. Flavonoids and Related Compounds from the Medicinal Plants of Africa 10. Quinones and Benzophenones from the Medicinal Plants of Africa 11. Xanthones and Anthranoids from the Medicinal Plants of Africa 12. Lignans and Stilbenes from African Medicinal Plants 13. Tannins and Related Compounds from Medicinal Plants of Africa 14. Alkaloids from the Medicinal Plants of Africa 15. Ceramides, Cerebrosides, and Related Long Chains Containing Derivatives from the Medicinal Plants of Africa 16. Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Antiviral Activities of African Medicinal Plants 17. Antimalarial and Other Antiprotozoal Products from African Medicinal Plants 18. Antiproliferative Potential of African Medicinal Plants 19. Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Activities of African Medicinal Plants 20. Antidiabetes Activity of African Medicinal Plants 21. Antioxidant Activity of African Medicinal Plants 22. African Medicinal Plants Acting on the Reproductive, Cardiovascular, and Central Nervous Systems 23. Legislation on Medicinal Plants in Africa 24. Medicinal Plants Market and Industry in Africa

Über Autor(innen)

Kuete, Victor
Professor Victor Kuete is a scholar scientist at the University of Dschang, Cameroon. He has been a fellow of The Third World Academy of Science (TWAS; University of Pretoria, South Africa) in 2007, the French-speaking Countries' Organization (AUF; University of Marseille, France in 2008, The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD; University of Mainz-Germany) in 2009, the University of Mainz-Germany (in 2010), Alexander von Humboldt fellow (University of Mainz-Germany) from 2012-2014, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK; Eskisehir) in 2015. He has also been the grantee of The Alexander von Humboldt (2015-2018) and The International Foundation for Science (2008-2009; 2012-2013). His Research Program is focused on Pharmacognosy, and he mainly investigates African medicinal plants, phytochemicals isolated from medicinal plants such as terpenoids, phenolics, and alkaloids as well as synthetics, as potential antimicrobial, antiviral, and anti-cancer agents. He has a Google Scholar Hirsch index (h-index) of 84 (more than 18,000 citations; 2024) and is the author of >500 Scientific publications including several books and book chapters related to Medicinal Chemistry. Prof. Victor Kuete is the Editor-In-Chief of Investigational Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology, Associate Editor of the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Section Editor of BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine; Associate Editor of Evidenced-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Editorial board member of Phytomedicine and several other journals. He has been recognized as the best Cameroon Scientist in 2022 and 2023 and is amongst the most renowned African Scientists by the AD Scientific Ranking for Scientists.