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Studies in Natural Products Chemistry, Volume 86 is a comprehensive work that delves into the synthesis, evaluation, and documentation of the medicinal properties found in natural products. The book highlights innovative progress in the discovery, isolation, and analysis of bioactive compounds from both the plant and animal kingdoms. These compounds stem from complex biosynthetic processes shaped over thousands of years by genetic influences. Thanks to breakthroughs in spectroscopic and high-throughput screening techniques, researchers can now quickly identify and assess the structure and biological activity of natural products, opening the door to new pharmaceutical developments. In addition to focusing on isolation and structural analysis, the book explores cutting-edge methods in synthesis, biosynthesis, and pharmacology. It provides readers with up-to-date accounts of advances that fuel new drug discovery and development, making it an essential reference for scientists and professionals in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and drug design. The vast chemical diversity covered sets the stage for future innovations in therapeutic research and application.

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Renowned scientist Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman was appointed as the chairman of United Nations’ committee on Science, Technology and Innovation in March 2016. Formerly Professor Emeritus, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (H. E. J. Research Institute of Chemistry and Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research), University of Karachi, Pakistan, he was Pakistan Federal Minister for Science and Technology (2000-2002), Federal Minister of Education (2002), and Chairman of the Higher Education Commission with the status of a Federal Minister from 2002-2008. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of London (FRS) and an UNESCO Science Laureate. A leading scientist, he also has over 930 publications to his name in several fields of organic chemistry.

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