Phytochemistry II (2 hrs Lecture+1 hr Practical)

Description

The course aims to enable students to demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of biosynthesis, chemistry and bioactivities of alkaloids, tannins, bitter principles and antioxidants as well as chromatographic techniques for their isolation and identification. The course emphasizes on drugs with valuable use in the Egyptian and worldwide markets, such as anti-cancer agents, drugs affecting CNS, drugs ameliorating liver diseases and anti-inflammatory agents. Clinical applications will be correlated with various clinical analyses. Finally, the course focuses on the structure activity relationships (SAR) of these natural products derived compounds and their pharmacophoric features. Principles of the technology of plant tissue culture and its applications will be also presented.

Program

Bachelor of Pharmacy - PharmD

Objectives

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