The Pharmacological Potential of Cyanobacteria: A Comprehensive Overview

Authored by Graciliana Lopes, “The Pharmacological Potential of Cyanobacteria” delves into the bioactive compounds isolated from cyanobacteria and their implications for human health and biotechnological applications. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the chemistry and ecology of cyanobacteria, focusing on the cultural needs and techniques of biomass production.

Chemistry and Ecology of Cyanobacteria

The book begins by exploring the chemistry and ecology of cyanobacteria, shedding light on the cultural needs and techniques of biomass production. It delves into the different biological activities and biotechnological applications of compounds discovered in recent years, offering insights into the mechanisms of action of these compounds and their molecular structures.

Biological Activities and Biotechnological Applications

Each chapter is penned by a different research group with expertise in the field and publications in peer-reviewed journals. The book covers all the bioactive compounds of cyanobacteria discovered thus far, including those already used in therapeutics and biotechnology, as well as those in phases of approval or clinical trials.

Target Audience

Researchers and students in pharmaceutical academic research, pharmaceutical industrial sector personnel, health professionals, and nutritionists will find this book to be very useful. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the pharmacological potential of cyanobacteria and its implications for human health and biotechnology.

Key Features

– Covers all the bioactive compounds of cyanobacteria discovered thus far

– Includes chapters by experts in the field, covering the chemistry and mechanisms of action of cyanobacteria-bioactive compounds

– Provides a general overview of organisms, from biomass production to compound isolation and evaluation of bioactivities in different cell and cell-free systems