Mangroves With Therapeutic Potential For Human Health

Author : Nabeelah Bibi Sadeer,M. Fawzi Mahomoodally
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323993333

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Mangroves with Therapeutic Potential for Human Health by Nabeelah Bibi Sadeer,M. Fawzi Mahomoodally Pdf

Mangroves with Therapeutic Potential for Human Health: Global Distribution, Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, and Biopharmaceutical Applications explores, for the first time in a book, the exciting potential of mangroves for therapeutic applications in medicine and pharmacology. This authoritative, illustrated and clearly written book pairs the fascinating biodiversity of mangroves with their promising pharmacological propensities. Providing a comprehensive and authoritative overview, the book explores the important aspects related to mangroves, including global distribution, medicinal values and pharmaceutical applications in one source. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, academics in the field of herbal medicine, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, natural product chemistry, ethnopharmacology, biotechnology, marine biology, microbiology, as well as professionals in the pharmaceutical industries. Discusses the possible pharmaceutical applications of mangroves Provides all relevant information on the medicinal uses of mangroves in an easily accessible collection Contains high-quality illustrations to help with understanding and identification

Author : Jayanta Kumar Patra,Rashmi Ranjan Mishra,HRUDAYANATH THATOI
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128195321

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Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources by Jayanta Kumar Patra,Rashmi Ranjan Mishra,HRUDAYANATH THATOI Pdf

Mangroves are typically tropical coastal ecosystems found in the inter-tidal zones of river deltas and back water areas. They represent highly dynamic and fragile ecosystems, yet they are the most productive and biologically diversified habitats of various life forms including plants, animals and microorganisms. Mangroves are a resource of many different products, including; microorganisms that harbor a diverse group of industrially important enzymes, antibiotics, therapeutic proteins and vaccines; timber resistant to rot and insects; and medicinal plants. Divided into three main parts, Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources first provides a broad introduction into mangrove ecology. Subsequent chapters discuss the biodiversity of mangroves, including the diverse nature of the organisms within the mangroves themselves. The final part pays special attention to biotechnological utilization of mangroves. Topics such as antimicrobial activity of mangrove-derived products, anti-oxidant activity of mangrove derived products and pharmaceutical applications, are covered in detail. Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources brings the latest research and technologies in mangrove biology into one platform, providing readers with an up-to-date view on the area. This would serve as an excellent reference book for researchers and students in the field of marine biology especially interested in mangrove ecosystems. Highlights the diversity of different life forms in the mangrove ecosystem, including the importance of mangroves and mangrove-derived products. Focuses on biotechnological utilization of mangrove resources such as antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of microorganisms, and industrial and pharmaceutical applications Discusses the different modern tools and techniques used for the study of mangrove resources

Author : Namrita Lall
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128168219

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Underexplored Medicinal Plants from Sub-Saharan Africa by Namrita Lall Pdf

Underexplored Medicinal Plants from Sub-Saharan Africa: Plants with Therapeutic Potential for Human Health examines a comprehensive selection of rarely explored plants that have been underestimated for their therapeutic value. The book contains monographs of medicinal plants, outlining their botanical description, geographical distribution, ethnobotanical usage, chemical constituents, sample and standard preparations and methods, and pharmacological properties. With expert contributors from South Africa, Mauritius, Seychelles, Cameroon and Nigeria, and the compilation of ethnobotanical, taxonomic and pharmacologic information for each species, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, academics in pharmacology, ethnopharmacology, medicinal plant sciences, and more. Explores the therapeutic potential of a comprehensive selection of underexplored and underutilized medicinal plants in sub-Sahara Africa Provides a summary table of structures of any known natural products, including details of plant source (chapter) and observed activity (e.g. anticancer, antibacterial) Includes contributions from experts from South African, Mauritius, Seychelles, Cameroon and Nigeria

Author : Jayanta Kumar Patra,Rashmi Ranjan Mishra,Hrudayanath Thatoi
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128223826

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Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources by Jayanta Kumar Patra,Rashmi Ranjan Mishra,Hrudayanath Thatoi Pdf

Mangroves are typically tropical coastal ecosystems found in the inter-tidal zones of river deltas and back water areas. They represent highly dynamic and fragile ecosystems, yet they are the most productive and biologically diversified habitats of various life forms including plants, animals and microorganisms. Mangroves are a resource of many different products, including; microorganisms that harbor a diverse group of industrially important enzymes, antibiotics, therapeutic proteins and vaccines; timber resistant to rot and insects; and medicinal plants. Divided into three main parts, Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources first provides a broad introduction into mangrove ecology. Subsequent chapters discuss the biodiversity of mangroves, including the diverse nature of the organisms within the mangroves themselves. The final part pays special attention to biotechnological utilization of mangroves. Topics such as antimicrobial activity of mangrove-derived products, anti-oxidant activity of mangrove derived products and pharmaceutical applications, are covered in detail. Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources brings the latest research and technologies in mangrove biology into one platform, providing readers with an up-to-date view on the area. This would serve as an excellent reference book for researchers and students in the field of marine biology especially interested in mangrove ecosystems. Highlights the diversity of different life forms in the mangrove ecosystem, including the importance of mangroves and mangrove-derived products. Focuses on biotechnological utilization of mangrove resources such as antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of microorganisms, and industrial and pharmaceutical applications Discusses the different modern tools and techniques used for the study of mangrove resources

Author : Se-Kwon Kim,Kyung-Hoon Shin,Jayachandran Venkatesan
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-12-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323950879

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Marine Antioxidants by Se-Kwon Kim,Kyung-Hoon Shin,Jayachandran Venkatesan Pdf

Marine Antioxidants: Preparations, Syntheses, and Applications provides the most updated and comprehensive knowledge on utilizing marine-derived substances for cosmeceutical, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical developments. The book delivers the isolation procedures and biological activity of marine-derived antioxidant substances as discussed by international experts on antioxidant material from actinobacteria, crustaceans, diatoms, fish, microalgae, microbes, and mangrove-associated marine organisms and seagrasses. In addition, the book details marine-derived bioactive antioxidants substances in the form of proteins, peptides, polysaccharides and lipids. Finally, the book provides the latest information on the mechanistic pathways of antioxidant substances with various diseases and nutritional perspectives. This is an essential resource for marine biotechnologists and marine biologists who want to better understand isolation procedures and antioxidant applications. Researchers interested in pharmaceutical nutrients, polymer science, and cosmeceuticals industries scientists, as well as students and academics, will also benefit from this book. Explores under-utilized marine products for commercial applications Offers isolated information and biological applications of each identified marine antioxidant Discusses the latest approaches to treatments of diseases, such as diabetes, arthritis, and cancer using marine resources

Author : Singh, Ajeet
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781668451304

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Handbook of Research on Advanced Phytochemicals and Plant-Based Drug Discovery by Singh, Ajeet Pdf

A great deal of interest has been generated recently in the isolation, characterization, and biological activity of phytochemicals. Phytochemicals have the potential to enhance pharmaceuticals and drug discovery. As such, there is an urgent need for current research in the global scope of phytochemicals including the chemical and physical characteristics, analytical procedures, biological activity, safety, and industrial applications. The Handbook of Research on Advanced Phytochemicals and Plant-Based Drug Discovery examines the applications of bioactive molecules from a health perspective, examining the pharmacological aspects of medicinal plants, the phytochemical and biological activities of different natural products, and ethnobotany and medicinal properties. Moreover, it presents a novel dietary approach for human disease management. Covering topics such as computer-aided drug design, government regulation, and medicinal plant taxonomy, this major reference work is beneficial to pharmacists, medical practitioners, phytologists, hospital administrators, government officials, faculty and students of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.

Author : Neelam Garg,Shadia Mohammad Abdel-Aziz,Abhinav Aeron
Publisher : Springer
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319252773

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Microbes in Food and Health by Neelam Garg,Shadia Mohammad Abdel-Aziz,Abhinav Aeron Pdf

This book gives an overview of the physiology, health, safety and functional aspects of microorganisms present in food and fermented foods. A particular focus is on the health effects of probiotics and non-dairy functional foods. The book deals also with microbes that cause food spoilage and produce toxins, and the efficiency of edible biofilm in the protection of packaged foods. Several chapters are devoted to the occurrence of Listeria pathogens in various food sources. Further topics are fortified foods, the role of trace elements, and the preservation of food and extension of food shelf life by a variety of measures.

Author : Durgesh Nandini Chauhan,Prabhu Raj Singh,Nagendra Singh Chauhan,Kamal Shah
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 884 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781394166268

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Pharmacological Studies in Natural Oral Care by Durgesh Nandini Chauhan,Prabhu Raj Singh,Nagendra Singh Chauhan,Kamal Shah Pdf

Pharmacological Studies in Natural Oral Care Edited by a natural product scientist, clinician, pharmacologist and a dental surgeon, the book helps oral care specialists to implement safe and effective natural medicine therapies to complement current practice guidelines. With oral care specialists focusing their attention on the interdisciplinary connections between oral health, heart health, gastrointestinal health, etc., and with increasing antibiotic resistance and stronger antibiotics now reserved for serious active infection, the importance of herbal antibiotics is increasing exponentially. This book helps to implement safe and effective natural medicine therapies to complement the current practice guidelines. Pharmacological Studies in Natural Oral Care is a comprehensive compilation and explores all the measures to utilize the natural oral care obtained from plants, animals, and mineral drugs for dental care. Herbal extracts are used in dentistry for reducing inflammation, as antimicrobial plaque agents, for preventing the release of histamine, and as antiseptics, antioxidants, antimicrobials, antifungals, antibacterials, antivirals and analgesics. They also aid in healing and are effective in controlling microbial plaque in gingivitis and periodontitis, thereby improving immunity. Audience This important new book will be invaluable to medicinal chemists, pharmacologists, natural product formulation scientists, dental surgeons, orthodontists, periodontists, endodontists, prosthodontists, maxillofacial surgeons, dentists, oral hygienists, as well as a reference for the pharmaceutical/ herbal industries and dental libraries.

Author : Gerard Gleason,Thomas R. Victor
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Mangrove conservation
ISBN : 1628087145

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Mangrove Ecosystems by Gerard Gleason,Thomas R. Victor Pdf

Mangroves are ecosystems situated between land and sea. They are frequently found in tropical and subtropical areas and occupy approximately 18.1 million hectares of the planet. In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the biogeography, genetic diversity and conservation strategies of mangroves. Topics discussed include the biodiversity and biotechnological potential of endophytic fungi from mangrove forests; mangrove conservation in Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies; actinomycetes in mangrove environments; xylariaceae and mangroves; multitemporal analysis of thermal field modification and its repercussions in the landscape of the Itanhaem River estuarine region in Brazil; mangrove finch camarhynchus heliobates; analysis of coastal erosion and forest loss in the Sundarbans mangrove using time-series satellite data; the mangrove ecosystem conservation strategy in the Niger Delta, Nigeria; Madagascar Teal Anas bernieri; and a biogeochemistry study in mangrove ecosystem sediments using a dialysis porewater sampler.

Author : Lora Fleming,Lota B. Alcantara Creencia,William H. Gerwick,Hong Ching Goh,Matthew O. Gribble,Bruce Maycock,Helena Solo-Gabriele
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 834 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323952286

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Oceans and Human Health by Lora Fleming,Lota B. Alcantara Creencia,William H. Gerwick,Hong Ching Goh,Matthew O. Gribble,Bruce Maycock,Helena Solo-Gabriele Pdf

Oceans and Human Health: Opportunities and Impacts, Second Edition explores the inextricably interconnected and complex relationship between oceans and humans. Through the lens of the expanding oceans and human health meta-discipline, this work examines the many invaluable ecosystem services offered by oceans as well as the global anthropogenic impacts, and explores the associated risks and benefits to human health. Written and edited by an interdisciplinary team of experts, the book features international perspectives on the resources available to address these benefits and risks, including enhanced research, policy, and community engagement. The book concludes by examining the future of ocean stewardship and how global populations can unite to nurture and promote our life-enhancing relationship with oceans. This is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, communities, and industry specialists in marine sciences, public health, and international policy. Addresses benefits, opportunities, risks, and impacts resulting from the relationship between oceans and humans, informed by more than 100 international authors Identifies and links necessary tools to relevant disciplines for action, and provides illustrative international case studies Covers scientific, socioeconomic, political, and ethical analyses behind the latest ocean and human health research Provides study questions and horizon scans at the end of each chapter to encourage individual thought and action, offering a resource for course instructors, students, and communities

Author : Kit-Aun Tan ,Shian-Ling Keng,Mansor Abu Talib
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832527993

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Mental Health Issues in Southeast Asia Regions: Looking Back and Moving Forward by Kit-Aun Tan ,Shian-Ling Keng,Mansor Abu Talib Pdf

Author : Najeeb M.A. Rasul,Ian C.F. Stewart
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781040048030

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Oceanographic and Marine Environmental Studies around the Arabian Peninsula by Najeeb M.A. Rasul,Ian C.F. Stewart Pdf

Oceanographic and Marine Environmental Studies around the Arabian Peninsula presents studies on a range of topics related to the marine environment of the Red Sea and Arabian (Persian) Gulf. This book contains invited and peer-reviewed chapters from diverse researchers active in their respective fields. The chapters offer new data and include a comprehensive lists of references. Some of the main topics included in the book are pollution from heavy metals and petroleum, hydro-environmental characteristics of the seas, conservation of marine ecosystems, risk of climate change on the Red Sea region, and the mangrove environment. With new developments occurring in the coastal regions in recent decades, the book will be not only a helpful resource to researchers but also be a valuable reference for anyone curious about managing the marine and littoral environment of these two unique seas.

Author : Munir Ozturk,Dilfuza Egamberdieva,Milica Pešić
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128223703

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Biodiversity and Biomedicine by Munir Ozturk,Dilfuza Egamberdieva,Milica Pešić Pdf

Biodiversity and Biomedicine: Our Future provides a new outlook on Earth’s animal, plant, and fungi species as vital sources for human health treatments. While there are over 10 million various species on the planet, only 2 million have been discovered and named. This book identifies modern ways to incorporate Earth’s species into biomedical practices and emphasizes the need for biodiversity conservation. Written by leading biodiversity and biomedical experts, the book begins with new insights on the benefits of biologically active compounds found in fungi and plants, including a chapter on the use of wild fruits as a treatment option. The book goes on to discuss the roles of animals, such as amphibians and reptiles, and how the threatened presence of these species must be reversed to conserve biodiversity. It also discusses marine organisms, including plants, animals, and microbes, as essential in contributing to human health. Biodiversity and Biomedicine: Our Future is a vital source for researchers and practitioners specializing in biodiversity and conservation studies. Students in natural medicine and biological conservation will also find this useful to learn of the world’s most bio-rich communities and the molecular diversity of various species. Presents new developments in documenting and identifying species for biodiversity conservation and ethical considerations for biodiversity research Examines biodiversity as an irreplaceable resource for biomedical breakthroughs using available species for medical research Discusses challenges and opportunities for biodiversity protection and research in biosphere reserves

Author : Sahdeo Prasad,Amit Kumar Tyagi
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781681084916

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Cancer Preventive and Therapeutic Compounds: Gift From Mother Nature by Sahdeo Prasad,Amit Kumar Tyagi Pdf

Cancer is a major cause of deaths all around the globe. Although numerous anticancer drugs are available, most of them are expensive and have serious side effects. Natural compounds are usually non-toxic and inexpensive. Many such compounds have been identified and explored for their health benefits for centuries, and several nutritional factors derived from natural products have attracted considerable attention as therapeutic agents for the prevention and treatment of cancer. Based on current available research, this ebook focuses on chemopreventive and anti-cancer activities of different natural/dietary compounds present in fruits, vegetable, spices, legumes, nuts, grains, and cereals. Contributions from authors around the world highlight the potential use of such derivatives against cancer treatment by presenting updated information of their biochemical mechanisms. Information in this book is intended for researchers, clinicians, patients, academicians, industrialists, and students seeking updated and critical information for their experimental plans (including clinical trials). The book also creates awareness among cancer patients, nutritionists and laymen about cost effective therapeutic alternatives available for cancer therapy.

Author : Münir Öztürk,Volkan Altay,Moona Nazish,Mushtaq Ahmad,Muhammad Zafar
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031219443

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Halophyte Plant Diversity and Public Health by Münir Öztürk,Volkan Altay,Moona Nazish,Mushtaq Ahmad,Muhammad Zafar Pdf

Salinity is one of the acute problems causing enormous yield loss in many regions of the world. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced in arid and semiarid regions. Halophytes can remove salt from various types of problematic soils due to their unique morphological, physiological and anatomical adaptations to these environments. Halophytes are also used for the treatment of certain diseases but scientific documentation in terms of current phytotherapic applications is deficient in this unique group of plants. Different ethnic groups around the world use medicinal halophytes according to their own beliefs and ancestor’s experiences. However, their knowledge about the use of salt tolerant medicinal plants is usually confined to their own community. There is thus a knowledge gap on halophytes which should be bridged and preserved. This book provides a comprehensive account on the distribution of halophytes, their ethnobotanical and medicinal aspects, economic importance, and chemical constituents along with scientific description. The book therefore serves as a valuable resource for professionals and researchers working in the fields of plant stress biology and ethnobotanical aspects.