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Alkaloids, represent a group of interesting and complex chemical compounds, produced by the secondary metabolism of living organisms in different biotopes. They are relatively… Read more
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Chapter 2. Alkaloid Chemistry1. Alkaloids as secondary metabolism molecules 2. Synthesis and metabolism
Chapter 3. Biological Significance of Alkaloids1. Alkaloids in biology 2. Bioactivity 3. Biotoxicity 4. Narcotics 5. Alkaloids in the immune system 6. Genetic approach to alkaloids 7. Alkaloids in the evolution of organisms
Chapter 4. Applications1. Medicinal applications 2. Alkaloids as drugs 3. Agricultural applications 4. Biotechnology
Chapter 5. Ecological Role of Alkaloids1. Animal sequestration of alkaloids 2. Sexual behaviour 3. Feeding atractance and deterrence 4. A case study: Alkaloids and plant population changes
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