Terpenes and Terpenoids : Recent Advances

Perveen, Shagufta

Terpenes and Terpenoids : Recent Advances - IntechOpen 2021 - 1 electronic resource (142 p.)

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Terpenes belong to the diverse class of chemical constituents isolated from materials found in nature. They play a very important role in human health and have significant biological activities, including anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. This book provides an overview and highlights recent research in the phytochemical and biological understanding of terpenes and terpenoids, examining the most essential functions of these kinds of secondary metabolites.


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intechopen.87558 9781838819170 9781838819163 9781838819187

10.5772/intechopen.87558 doi


Organic chemistry