Download or read book Alkaloids written by Manfred Hesse and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-09-09 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first comprehensive reference work providing a concise overview of the structure, properties, and history of these unique and fascianting substances. The volume is organized into three main sections. Part 1 examines the chemically relevant aspects by means of carefully selected examples. Part 2 is devoted to biological and biochemical aspects. Part 3 describes the cultural and historical significance of the most important alkaloid sources. (Midwest).