Chemical Aspects of Biosynthesis

...a good introduction to the area of secondary metabolism. Zusammenfassung This introductory text describes and explains the chemistry involved in the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites. The book emphasizes the pharmacological and toxicological significance of the compounds! and the final chapter reviews their ecological role. Klappentext This introductory text describes and explains the chemistry involved in the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites. The book emphasizes the pharmacological and toxicological significance of the compounds! and the final chapter reviews their ecological role. Suggestions for further reading are provided.