Molluscs: From Chemo-ecological Study to Biotechnological Application

Molluscs: From Chemo-ecological Study to Biotechnological Application
ISBN-10
3540308806
ISBN-13
9783540308805
Category
Science
Pages
387
Language
English
Published
2007-02-03
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Authors
Guido Cimino, Margherita Gavagnin

Description

This is the first book on molluscs as sources for pharmaceutical drugs. Marine molluscs are very promising candidates for a wide range of biotechnological applications. For example, they possess analgesic drugs more potent than morphine and very effective anticancer agents. International experts provide coverage of the most stimulating topics related to molluscs. This knowledge of their history and current studies opens the door to the future.

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