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Terpenes : biosynthesis, applications and research /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Bjarke, Albin (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Science Publishers, [2018]
Colección:Chemistry research and applications series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1; Terpenes in Oregano: Constituents, Extraction, Analysis and Biological Properties; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Terpene Constituents of Oregano; 2.1. Monoterpenoids and Sesquiterpenoids in Oregano Species; 2.2. Diterpenoids and Triterpenoids Found in Oregano Species; 3. Extraction and Analysis of Terpenes from Oregano; 3.1. Methods for Extraction of Terpenes from Oregano; 3.1.1. Hydrodistillation; 3.1.2. Extraction Using Organic Solvents; 3.1.3. Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE); 3.2. Analysis of Terpenes from Oregano Using Chromatography
  • 3.2.1. Thin Layer Chromatography3.2.2. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Analysis; 3.2.3. Gas Chromatography Analysis; 4. Biological Properties of Terpenes from Oregano; 4.1. Antimicrobial Properties of Terpenes from Oregano Species; 4.2. Antifungal Action of Terpenes from Oregano; 4.3. Antiviral Effect of Terpenes from Oregano; 4.4. Terpenes from Oregano as Antioxidant Agents; 4.5. Terpenes from Oregano and Their Anticancer Properties; 4.6. Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Terpenes Found in Oregano; Conclusion; References; Chapter 2
  • Conversion of Monoterpenes into Flavors and Fragrances over Solid Acid CatalystsAbstract; Introduction; Conversion of Terpenes; Alkoxylation of Terpenes; Acetoxylation and Hydration; Isomerization; Cyclization; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3; Volatile Terpene Emissions from Wood Processing in Pulp Mills; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Terpene Behavior during Wood Pulp Processing; 2.1. Wood Composition, Ultra-Structure and Terpene Contents; 2.2. Volatile Terpene Emissions from Forestry and Wood Processing; 2.3. Terpenes from Chemical Pulping; 2.4. Terpenes from Mechanical Pulping
  • 3. Turpentine3.1. Gum Turpentine; 3.2. Sulfate Turpentine; 4. Inventory of Volatile Terpene Emissions in Pulp Mills; 4.1. Investigation in a Kraft Pulp Mill; 4.2. Investigation in a TMP Mill; Acknowledgments; References; Biographical Sketch; Chapter 4; Effects on the Cardiovascular System of Terpene-Rich Essential Oils; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Cardiovascular Diseases; 2.1. General Considerations; 2.2. Risk Factors; 2.3. Management and Treatment; 3. Essential Oils; 3.1. General Aspects; 3.2. Chemical Composition and Biological Effects
  • 4. Effect of Terpenes-Rich Essential Oils and Isolated Terpenes on the Cardiovascular System4.1. Hypotensive Effects; 4.2. Vasorelaxant Effects; 4.3. Ion Channel Modulator Effects; 4.4. Antiplatelet Aggregation Effects; 4.5. Anti-Dyslipidaemic Effects; 4.6. Protection against Myocardial Infarction Injury; 4.7. Other Beneficial Effects on the Cardiovascular System; Conclusion; References; Index; Blank Page