Cyanobacteria: Antibacterial Activity

by Purshotam Kaushik

ISBN: 9789351244424
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Imprint : NIPA
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 5935.00
Biblio : 212 pages,25cm

Author Profile

Purshotam Kaushik: M.Sc., Ph.D., Professor, Department of Botany and Microbiology, Gurukul Kangri University, Hardwar-249 404 (Uttarakhand), Abhishek Chauhan: M.Sc. Ph.D. (Microbiology), Senior Microbiologist, Shriram Institute of Industrial Research, New Delhi

About The Book

"The book begins with fossil record of cyanobacteria and gives comprehensive treatment of antibacterial activity of cyanobacteria based on extensive research done by the authoIt also highlights the other aspects of biological activity like anti-fungal, anti-HIV, proteinase inhibitor, anti-mycobacterial, anti-helmintics, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic and anti-cancer characteristics of cyanobacteria. Based on nine cyanobacterial spp. Anabaena variabilis, Anabaena fertilissima, Nostoc muscorum, Nostoc punctiforme, Nostoc linckia, Nostoc commune, Spirulina platensis, Westiellopsis prolifica and Hapalosiphon sp., monograph provides information regarding application of cyanobacteria. All the experiments are represented in a simple language with explanatory diagrams. The volume also provides a glossary of technical terms used and about more than 200 references and index are in the end for the convenience of reade The book would be useful for the research students and teachers of the universities and colleges who want to study microbiology, medicine and pharmaceutical sciences with respect to antibacterial effects. It will also be useful for the pharmaceutical industries for research and development (R&D) related to drug discovery." The book would be useful for the research students and teachers of the universities and colleges who want to study microbiology, medicine and pharmaceutical sciences with respect to antibacterial effects. It will also be useful for the pharmaceutical industries for research and development (R&D) related to drug discovery."

Table of Contents

"Dedicated to Dr. Satish Chander Verma Citation of Waksman and An Intuitive Opinion Preface Acknowledgement Abbreviations Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Review of Literature Chapter 3: Bacteriology of Test Microorganisms Chapter 4: Material and Methods Chapter 5: Results Chapter 6: Discussion Chapter 7: Summary Chapter 8: Conclusion Chapter 9: Literature Cited Chapter 10: Glossary Index"