000			01757 a2200253 4500
020			_a9783031777943
082			_a547 _bP943 v.126
245			_aProgress in the chemistry of organic natural products [V.126]: phytochemistry of bryophytes _cYoshinori Asakawa ; edited by A. Douglas Kinghorn... [et al.]
260			_bSpringer _c2025 _aSwitzerland
300			_aix, 399p
440			_aProgress in the chemistry of organic natural products
490			_a/ edited by A. Douglas Kinghorn ... [et al.] _vv.126
520			_aThis book discusses the phytochemistry of bryophytes, with a particular focus on their biologically active natural products and their potential applications in medicine, cosmetics, and as foods. Bryophytes, which include the mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, produce a plethora of terpenoids, phenolic compounds, and polyketides that exhibit diverse pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antiobesity, antioxidant, cytotoxic, and muscle-relaxant effects. The volume also explores the characteristic odors and flavors of bryophytes, as well as their possible use in the cosmetics industry, as food additives, and ultimately as medicinal drugs. Additionally, the biosynthesis pathways and synthesis of selected bioactive bryophyte compounds are discussed, highlighting the potential of these fascinating and ancient plants as a source of novel and valuable natural products.
650			_aChemistry, organic
650			_aNatural products
650			_aOrganic chemistry
700			_aKinghorn, A. Douglas [ed.]
700			_aFalk, Heinz [ed.]
700			_aGibbons, Simon [ed.]
700			_aAsakawa, Yoshinori [ed.]
700			_aLiu, Ji-Kai [ed.]
700			_aDirsch, Verena M. [ed.]
942			_cBK
999			_c567554 _d567554