This book in the series on pharmacology undertakes an exploration of the chemical constitution and processes of natural products, with added focus on their pharmaceuticals applications. The book takes look at the general introduction, nomenclature, occurrence, isolation, detection, structure elucidation by various techniques, biotechniques and bioactivities, all done with an attempts to understand the therapeutic and medicinal properties of these products. In addition, the book focuses on current trends and advances in the field, fostering a relevant knowledge of the field, and the illustrations and diagrams further convey visual information beyond the power of words.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Akhilesh K. Verma
Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Verma was born on 1-September 1968. He obtained his B.Sc. and .Sc. from Bipin Bihari P.G. Degree College, Bundelkhand University Jhansi. Initially he carried out his reseaerch work at Indian Insitute of Chemical Technology Hyderabad, and obtained his Ph.D. from department of Chemistry, university of Delhi. Presently he is a Senior Lecturer at Dr. B.R. ambedkhar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, Delhi. He has more then 7 years of teaching experience. He was also visiting scholar with Prof. Alan roy Katritzky, Center for Heterocyclic Chemistry, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA in 2001-2002. He is working in the field of : Synthesis of Biologically active Heterocyclic Compounds, Synthesis of Planar molecules via iminium cation intramolecular Cyclization, Application of Nanoarticles as a catalyst in organic synthesis. He is publishing his work in International and National journals.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Vibha Tandon
Dr. Vibha Tandon is a Research Scientist. Her major research areas deal with oxidation of sulphides and DNA binding studies. Besides, she has teaching and administrative experience as well. She has won quite a few scholarships and fellowships. She has authored a number of publications and is a regular invitee to conferences and seminars, both in India and abroad. At present she is working as Research Scientist (Lecturer) at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, Delhi. She worked as principal investigator for two projects funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and ICMR. She has also worked on a Biomedical Research program aided by HIKMA Pharmaceuticals, Jordan and also working on a project sponsored by Polaroid Corporation, USA. She has contributed research papers in National and International Journals.
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