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1 online resource |
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Front Cover; The African and Arabian Moringa Species; Copyright Page; Contents; About the Author; Preface; Acknowledgments; I. Botanical, Ecological & Socioeconomic Perspectives; 1 Moringa stenopetala-Botanical and Ecological Perspectives; 1.1 Taxonomy and Botanical Nomenclature; 1.2 Morphological and Habitat Characteristics; 1.3 Growing M. stenopetala; References; 2 Moringa stenopetala-Socioeconomic Significance; 2.1 Human Food; 2.2 Animal Fodder; 2.3 Medicinal Use; 2.4 Seed Oil; 2.5 Other Uses; 2.6 Introducing M. stenopetala in Non-Native Areas; References |
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II. The Chemistry of Moringa stenopetala3 The Chemistry of Moringa stenopetala Seed Oils; 3.1 The Chemistry of Moringa stenopetala Seeds Oils-Fixed Oils; 3.1.1 Extraction Methodologies; 3.1.2 Chemical Compositions of Fixed Oils; 3.1.3 Nontriglyceride Components of Fixed Oils; 3.1.3.1 Free Fatty Acids; 3.1.3.2 Pigments; 3.1.3.3 Sterols; 3.1.3.4 Tocopherols; 3.1.4 Chemical Characteristics of M. stenopetala Fixed Oils; 3.2 The Chemistry of M. stenopetala Seed Oil-Essential Oils; 3.2.1 Biosynthetic Perspectives; 3.2.2 Essential Oil Components of M. stenopetala Seeds; References |
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4 The Chemistry of Moringa stenopetala-Nonoil Components4.1 Glucosinolates; 4.1.1 Structural Consideration; 4.1.2 Occurrence in Plants; 4.1.3 Glucosinolates in Moringa stenopetala; 4.2 GSL-Derived Compounds; 4.3 Flavonoids; 4.4 Quinic Acid Derivatives; References; 5 Quality Control and Chemical Profiling of Moringa stenopetala; 5.1 Fixed Oils of the Seeds; 5.2 Essential Oil of the Seeds; 5.3 Leaves; 5.4 Seeds-Nonoil Components; 5.5 Spectroscopic Profile of M. stenopetala Marker Compounds; 5.5.1 Rutin; 5.5.2 Neochlorogenic Acid; 5.5.3 Glucomoringin |
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5.5.4 Glucomoringin Isothiocyanate (Moringin)References; III. The Science Behind the Multipurpose Usage of Moringa stenopetala; 6 The Pharmacology of Moringa stenopetala: Toxicology Aspects; 6.1 Glucosinolates-Bioavailability; 6.2 Glucosinolates and Goiter; 6.3 GSLs as Defense Chemicals; 6.4 Potential Toxicity of Moringa stenopetala GSLs; 6.4.1 Molecular Mechanisms; 6.4.2 Animal Toxicity Studies; 6.4.3 In Vitro Studies; References; 7 The Pharmacology of Moringa stenopetala-Antioxidant Mechanisms; 7.1 Oxidants and Reactive Oxygen Species; 7.2 The Damages Done by ROS; 7.3 Antioxidant Defenses |
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7.4 Oxidative Stress and Diseases7.5 Antioxidant Compounds of M. stenopetala and Their Mechanisms of Action; 7.6 Isolation of the Antioxidant Compounds From the Leaves of M. stenopetala; 7.7 Antioxidant Mechanisms of the Principal Active Constituents of M. stenopetala; References; 8 The Pharmacology of Moringa stenopetala: Antimicrobial Effects; 8.1 Antibacterial Effects; 8.2 Antiprotozoal Effects; References; 9 The Pharmacology of Moringa stenopetala-Effects on Diabetes and Associated Diseases; 9.1 Overview of Diabetes and Associated Diseases; 9.1.1 Diabetes; 9.1.2 Obesity |
| Summary |
The African and Arabian Moringa Species: Chemistry, Bioactivity and Therapeutic Applications reviews the botany, socioeconomic significance and underlying chemistry of these interesting plants. The book begins by addressing the botanical and socioeconomic aspect of M. stenopetala, one of the most widely cultivated species within the genus. Next, it reviews the chemistry of the plant, with a systematic presentation covering the seed oil, various secondary metabolites, and issues relating to quality control. Final sections address the chemistry behind the reported use of the plant for the management of various diseases, highlighting potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anticancer properties and more. Other African and Arabian Moringa species, from their botany, to their chemical and pharmacological profiles are also included. Drawing on the author's latest research and the most current literature in the field, this book is an invaluable guide for researchers in medicinal chemistry, herbal medicine, drug discovery/development, and plant derived natural products within both industry and academic environments |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 16, 2017) |
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Moringa.
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Moringa -- Analysis
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Moringa -- Utilization
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Botany.
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Moringa
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Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2016499980 |
| ISBN |
9780081022948 |
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0081022948 |
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