Development and Utilization of Active Substances in Biological Resources

Author: Liu Jianwen / Jia Wei (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Active substances in biological resources are one of the important sources for new drugs, functional foods, and new functional ingredients in cosmetics. In recent years, with the continuous development of new technologies and processes, the development of active substances from biological resources has become more in-depth, and their application scope has also become broader. This book aims to discuss the development and utilization of active substances in biological resources. The book is divided into 3 parts and 12 chapters. Part 1 introduces various new technologies and methods in the development of active substances from biological resources. Part 2 discusses the development and utilization of three important types of biological active substances: polysaccharides, saponins, and flavonoids. Part 3 elaborates on hot topics in active substances from biological resources, categorized by their sources. Additionally, the appendix provides a brief explanation of the preparation and application of 121 bioactive components. This book is suitable for technical personnel engaged in pharmaceutical, functional food, and cosmetic research and development, as well as for students and teachers of relevant disciplines.