Lessons on Caffeine, Cannabis & Co : Plant-derived Drugs and their Interaction with Human Receptors Paperback / softback
by Angelika Boettger, Ute Vothknecht, Cordelia Bolle, Alexander Wolf
Part of the Learning Materials in Biosciences series
Paperback / softback
Description
This textbook provides a structured, easy to understand and thorough insight into the mode of function of plant secondary metabolites in plants and humans.
It explains the biosynthesis and molecular action of nicotine, cannabis, caffeine and Co, describes the effects of these drugs on signal transduction at receptors and ion channels in animals, their relevance for human health and their potential for recreational use and abuse.
It also offers a broad and comprehensive understanding on the role and function of these diverse molecules for the plants that make them.
This textbook is written for master students and scientist in biochemistry and biology as well as for pharmaceutical and medical students.
It will be a valuable study tool for teachers and students alike.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:217 pages, 50 Tables, color; 50 Illustrations, color; 19 Illustrations, black and white; X, 217 p. 6
- Publisher:Springer International Publishing AG
- Publication Date:18/01/2019
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- ISBN:9783319995458
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:217 pages, 50 Tables, color; 50 Illustrations, color; 19 Illustrations, black and white; X, 217 p. 6
- Publisher:Springer International Publishing AG
- Publication Date:18/01/2019
- Category:
- ISBN:9783319995458
