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Nature's Cure: Harnessing the Therapeutic Power of Secondary Metabolites in Medicine
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Author(s): Simran Jatwani (Department of Biotechnology, Bennett University, India)and Deepa Khare (Department of Biotechnology, Bennett University, India)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 56
Source title:
Secondary Metabolites and Their Applications in Various Diseases
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Athanasios Alexiou (Novel Global Community Education Foundation, Australia), Saurabh Kumar Jha (Department of Zoology, Kalindi College, University of Delhi, India)and Roma Pandey (Department of Biotechnology, IILM University, Greater Noida, India)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9112-9.ch010
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Abstract
Secondary metabolites are organic compounds produced by microorganisms, higher plants, and fungi, with significant ecological and human health relevance. This chapter explores their biological activities, types, and biosynthesis, emphasizing their applications in disease prevention and control. It highlights the pharmacological properties of key compounds, including phenolics, alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, glycosides, and polyketides, in treating and preventing cancer, diabetes, heart diseases, infections, mental disorders, and immune system dysfunctions. Their roles in combating aging, inflammation, oxidative stress, neurodegeneration, malaria, and modulating immunity are also discussed.
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