
Studies in Natural Products Chemistry
- 1st Edition, Volume 88 - March 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editor: Atta-ur-Rahman
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 7 9 2 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 7 9 3 - 2
Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Volume 88 delves into the synthesis, biological evaluation, and pharmacological properties of natural products derived from both plant and an… Read more

Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Volume 88 delves into the synthesis, biological evaluation, and pharmacological properties of natural products derived from both plant and animal kingdoms. Beyond coverage of medicinal properties and biosynthesis, the book highlights the diversity of chemical structures shaped by evolutionary processes. It underscores the role of genetic modulation over millennia in shaping these compounds and provides comprehensive accounts of breakthrough discoveries. The volume also discusses the integration of modern analytical methods, emphasizing their importance in accelerating research.
By offering both fundamental and advanced insights, this work serves as an essential reference for chemists, biologists, and pharmaceutical scientists aiming to explore and harness the potential of natural products. With the rapid evolution of spectroscopic and high-throughput screening technologies, this book helps researchers understand how to isolate and analyze the myriad chemical structures present in nature.
By offering both fundamental and advanced insights, this work serves as an essential reference for chemists, biologists, and pharmaceutical scientists aiming to explore and harness the potential of natural products. With the rapid evolution of spectroscopic and high-throughput screening technologies, this book helps researchers understand how to isolate and analyze the myriad chemical structures present in nature.
- Focuses on the chemistry of bioactive natural products
- Contains contributions by leading authorities in the field
- Presents sources of new pharmacophores
Natural product chemists, medicinal chemists, pharmacologists as well as academic and industry researchers
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Volume: 88
- Published: March 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Atta-ur-Rahman
Renowned scientist Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman was appointed as the chairman of United Nations’ committee on Science, Technology and Innovation in March 2016. Formerly Professor Emeritus, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (H. E. J. Research Institute of Chemistry and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research), University of Karachi, Pakistan, he was Pakistan Federal Minister for Science and Technology (2000-2002), Federal Minister of Education (2002), and Chairman of the Higher Education Commission with the status of a Federal Minister from 2002-2008. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of London (FRS) and an UNESCO Science Laureate. A leading scientist, he also has over 930 publications to his name in several fields of organic chemistry.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Institute of Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Peshawar, Pakistan; Chairman of the United Nations’ committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, Pakistan