Lessons on Caffeine, Cannabis & Co Plant-derived Drugs and their Interaction with Human Receptors /

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Böttger, Angelika (Συγγραφέας, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Vothknecht, Ute (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Bolle, Cordelia (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Wolf, Alexander (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
• Έκδοση: 1st ed. 2018.
• Σειρά: Learning Materials in Biosciences,
• Θέματα: Pharmacology.; Plant biochemistry.; Science education.; Biotechnology.; Cancer research.; Molecular biology.; Pharmacology/Toxicology.; Plant Biochemistry.; Science Education.; Cancer Research.; Molecular Medicine.
• Φυσική περιγραφή: X, 217 p. 69 illus., 50 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783319995465
• ISSN: 2509-6125
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-99546-5

This textbook provides a structured, easy to understand and thorough insight into the mode of function of plant secondary metabolites in plants and humans. It explains the biosynthesis and molecular action of nicotine, cannabis, caffeine and Co, describes the effects of these drugs on signal transduction at receptors and ion channels in animals, their relevance for human health and their potential for recreational use and abuse. It also offers a broad and comprehensive understanding on the role and function of these diverse molecules for the plants that make them. This textbook is written for master students and scientist in biochemistry and biology as well as for pharmaceutical and medical students. It will be a valuable study tool for teachers and students alike.