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Phenolic Compound Biochemistry Phenolic Compound Biochemistry Hardback English By (author) Wilfred Vermerris , By (author) Ralph Nicholson Share These are just a few examples that illustrate the chemical diversity and use of phenolic compounds, the topic of 'Phenolic Compound B...

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Autor principal: Vermerris Wilfred
Otros Autores: Nicholson, Ralph L.
Formato: Printed Book
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dordrecht : Springer, c2006.
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Acceso en línea:Table of contents only
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Sumario:Phenolic Compound Biochemistry Phenolic Compound Biochemistry Hardback English By (author) Wilfred Vermerris , By (author) Ralph Nicholson Share These are just a few examples that illustrate the chemical diversity and use of phenolic compounds, the topic of 'Phenolic Compound Biochemistry'. This book is written for researchers, instructors, advanced undergraduate students and beginning graduate students in the life sciences who wish to become more familiar with these and many other intriguing aspects of phenolic compounds. Topics covered include nomenclature, chemical properties, biosynthesis, including an up-to-date overview of the genetics controlling phenolic metabolism, isolation and characterization of phenolic compounds, phenolics used in plant defense, and the impact of phenolics on human health. The book is written in an accessible style, and assumes only basic knowledge of organic chemistry, biochemistry and cell physiology. More than 300 chemical structures and reaction schemes illustrate the text.
Descripción Física:xii, 276 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1402051638
9781402051630