Molluscs

Molluscs From Chemo-Ecological Study to Biotechnological Application - Progress in Molecular and Subcellular Biology

2006

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9783642068102
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Edition: 2006
DEWEY: 615.19
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 387
Weight: 623g
Height: 235mm
Width: 155mm
Spine width: 21mm