Progress in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Volume 31 is the latest release in this annual review series commissioned by the International Society of Heterocyclic Chemistry (ISHC). Volumes in the series contain both highlights of the previous year's literature and articles on developing topics in heterocyclic chemistry. Chapters in this new release are written by leading researchers in their field and constitute a systematic survey of the important original material reported in the literature in of heterocyclic in 2018. As with previous volumes in the series, this updated volume will enable academics, industrial chemists and advanced students stay abreast of developments in heterocyclic chemistry. - Recognized as the premiere review of heterocyclic chemistry - Includes contributions from leading researchers in the field - Provides a systematic survey of the important 2018 heterocyclic chemistry literature - Presents articles on new and developing topics of interest to heterocyclic chemists

This book describes current understandings and recent progress into a varied group of natural products. In the first chapter the role that total synthesis may play in revising the structures proposed for decanolides, which are ten-membered lactones found primarily in fungi, frogs, and termites is presented. The following chapter presents the development of the intriguing plant-derived sesquiterpene lactone, thapsigargin, a potent inhibitor of the enzyme, SERCA (sarco-endoplasmic Ca2+ ATPase), which has potential as a lead compound to treat cancer. The third chapter covers the potential of various plant phenolic compounds for treating the tropical and sub-tropical infectious disease, leishmaniasis. In addition the volume presents recent advances related to the plant alkaloid, cryptolepine, which is of particular interest as a lead for the treatment of malaria, trypanosomiasis, and cancer.

Filling a gap on the market, this handbook and ready reference is unique in its discussion of the usefulness of various heterocyclic systems in the synthesis of natural products. Clearly structured for easy access to the information, each chapter is devoted to a certain class of heterocycle, providing a tabular presentation of the natural products to be covered containing the particular heterocyclic ring system along with their biological profile, occurrence and most important physical properties, backed by the appropriate references. In addition, the application of the heterocyclic system to the synthesis of natural products ic covered in detail. Of great interest to organic, natural products, medicinal and biochemists, as well as those working in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industry.

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