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Natural Terpenoids as Messengers

A multidisciplinary study of their production, biological functions and practical applications

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Authors:
  1. Paul Harrewijn

    1. Plant Research International, Wageningen, The Netherlands

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  2. Adriaan M. Oosten

    1. TNO Industrial Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

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  3. Paul G. M. Piron

    1. Plant Research International, Wageningen, The Netherlands

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

    • Paul Harrewijn, Adriaan M. van Oosten, Paul G. M. Piron
    Pages 1-9

  3. Production of terpenes and terpenoids

    • Paul Harrewijn, Adriaan M. van Oosten, Paul G. M. Piron
    Pages 11-57

  4. The origin and evolution of terpenoid messengers

    • Paul Harrewijn, Adriaan M. van Oosten, Paul G. M. Piron
    Pages 59-107

  5. Specific properties of terpenoids

    • Paul Harrewijn, Adriaan M. van Oosten, Paul G. M. Piron
    Pages 109-179

  6. Functions of natural terpenoids in the interrelationships between organisms

    • Paul Harrewijn, Adriaan M. van Oosten, Paul G. M. Piron
    Pages 181-252

  7. Terpenoids in practice

    • Paul Harrewijn, Adriaan M. van Oosten, Paul G. M. Piron
    Pages 253-296

  8. Natural terpenoids to the benefit of human health

    • Paul Harrewijn, Adriaan M. van Oosten, Paul G. M. Piron
    Pages 297-338

  9. Prospectus and suggestions for further research

    • Paul Harrewijn, Adriaan M. van Oosten, Paul G. M. Piron
    Pages 339-356

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 357-440
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About this book

In contrast to books on specific bioactive compounds, this book deals with the role of mevalonic acid metabolites (isoprenoids and their derived structures) in metabolism, development, and functions of organisms, which, though diverse, show various levels of communication. Different disciplines are brought together in a discussion of the messenger functions of terpenoids within and between organisms belonging to five biological kingdoms: bacteria, fungi, plants, insects, and vertebrates (including humans).
The present volume covers evolutionary aspects of terpenoids in plant physiology, plant-insect relationships, semiochemicals, and in life sciences, with special emphasis on cancer research and treatment. The book provides proposals for multidisciplinary model systems for the study of interrelationships of organisms utilizing terpenoid messengers, and discusses novel strategies for insect control and multifactor treatments of cancer utilizing terpenoids.
This book is of interest to scientists, and students at an advanced level: biologists, plant breeders, pharmacologists, specialists in medical fields, especially oncologists, physicians in general, and anyone with a basic biochemical and physiological knowledge.

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`The book is of general interest to scientist and advanced students in biology and medicine and should find a wide readership.'
Journal of Plant Physiology, 159:5 (2002)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Plant Research International, Wageningen, The Netherlands

    Paul Harrewijn, Paul G. M. Piron

  • TNO Industrial Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

    Adriaan M. Oosten

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Natural Terpenoids as Messengers

  • Book Subtitle: A multidisciplinary study of their production, biological functions and practical applications

  • Authors: Paul Harrewijn, Adriaan M. Oosten, Paul G. M. Piron

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0767-2

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Kluwer Academic Publishers 2000

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-7923-6891-5Published: 31 May 2001

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-010-3822-5Published: 16 December 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-010-0767-2Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 440

  • Topics: Biochemistry, general, Plant Physiology, Animal Physiology, Plant Sciences, Cancer Research

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