Main description:

Phytonutrients and Neurological Disorders: Therapeutic and Toxicological Aspects provides and assesses the latest research and developments surrounding the use of phytonutrients for the treatment of neurological disorders. The volume analyzes advances in phytonutrient isolation, characterization and therapeutic applications, giving particular emphasis to mechanisms and safety profiles. The book takes toxicological considerations into account, including adverse drug reactions, toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics. Sections cover bioactive compound classes and biosynthesis pathways, general considerations, including quality control, standardization, and technology, and toxicology. This title is a comprehensive work on the latest research in phytonutrients and neurological disorders that will be useful to researchers and medical practitioners.

Contents:

Part A, Section 1: Bioactive compound classes and biosynthesis pathway
1. Current therapies for neurological disorders and their limitations
2. Biosynthesis of phytonutrients
3. Neuroprotective effects of flavonoids
4. Neuroprotective effects of glycosides
5. Neuroprotective effects of terpenoids
6. Neuroprotective effects of alkaloids
7. Neuroprotective effects of saponins
8. Neuroprotective effects of steroids
9. Neuroprotective effects of essential oils
10. Neuroprotective effects of phytonutrients at gene levels

Part A Section 2: General considerations
11. Latest development in quality control parameters/specification in phytonutrients studies
12. Phytonutrients standardization for effective therapeutic outcomes
13. Phytonutrients and technological development in formulations

Part B Sections: Toxicological considerations in phytonutrients
a. Adverse drug reactions
b. Toxicokinetics
c. Toxicodynamics