Alkaloids - Secrets of Life:

Alkaloids, represents a group of interesting and complex chemical compounds. They are much more common chemicals in all kingdoms of living organisms in all environments. Two links. Links between alkaloids and life.
Alkaloids-Chemistry, Biological Significance, Applications and Ecological Role provides on-line typology, biosynthesis and metabolism in relation to recent research work on alkaloids. Considering an organic chemistry approach to alkalaloids using biological and ecological explanation. Some of them have been found in the field of research.
The book provides a beneficial text for an interesting subject of alkaloids. Each chapter features an abstract. Appendices are included, as are listing of alkaloids, plants containing alkaloids and some basic protocols of alkaloid analysis.

* Presents the ecological role of alkaloids in nature and ecosystems
* Interdisciplinary and reader friendly approach
* Up-to-date knowledge

Chapter 1. Definition, Typology and Occurrence
of Alkaloids
1. Definition

2. Occurrence in nature

Chapter 2. Alkaloid Chemistry
1. Alkaloids as secondary metabolism molecules

2. Synthesis and metabolism

Chapter 3. Biological Significance of Alkaloids
1. Alkaloids in biology

2. Bioactivity

3. Biotoxicity

4. Narcotics

5. Alkaloids in the immune system

6. Genetic approach to alkaloids

7. Alkaloids in the evolution of organisms

Chapter 4. Applications
1. Medicinal applications

2. Alkaloids as drugs

3. Agricultural applications

4. Biotechnology

Chapter 5. Ecological Role of Alkaloids
1. Animal sequestration of alkaloids

2. Sexual behavior

3. Feeding atractance and deterrence

4. A case study: Alkaloids and plant population changes