Diversity of Carbohydrates

Bimal Banik, Shikha Sharma (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

500 Seiten

2026
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division (Verlag)
9780443302541 (ISBN)

Infos

Carbohydrates, often underappreciated despite their vital role in daily life, take center stage in Diversity of Carbohydrates. This books covers the basics of carbohydrates, understanding their structures, functions, and classifications, to an examination of key discoveries in carbohydrate-based research. It not only delves into the intricate world of carbohydrate chemistry but also highlights the practical benefits these molecules offer. Diversity of Carbohydrates provides a practical solution. It navigates through the challenging task of characterizing even seemingly simple carbohydrates, making the subject accessible and intellectually engaging. It analyzes common misconceptions associated with carbohydrates, emphasizing their substantial roles in various biological processes. The book serves as a comprehensive resource designed to create interest among readers, providing a strong foundation in the study of carbohydrates. By offering insights into the diverse benefits of carbohydrates, it aims to dispel fears and misconceptions. The intricate world of carbohydrate chemistry is unfolded, demonstrating its fundamental role in understanding biology and medicinal science. Through a systematic exploration of carbohydrate basics, including structure, function, and classification, the book equips readers with the knowledge needed to appreciate the essential biological processes enabled by these molecules. By doing so, it addresses the problem of the complex nature of carbohydrate structures, guiding readers to navigate and understand their significance.

Autor

Bimal Krishna Banik is a full professor of the Deanship of Research Development at the Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He was a tenured full professor and first president’s endowed professor at the University of Texas for many years. He also served as the vice president of the Research & Education Development of the Community Health System of Texas. Professor Banik was awarded $7.25 million in grants from the US NIH and US NCI. Importantly, he published more than 600 peer-reviewed papers and 500 presentation abstracts. Notably, he authored and edited 20 books published by Springer, Springer Nature, Nova, Elsevier, De Gruyter, and CRC. He mentored approximately 300 students, 20 postdoctoral fellows, and 7 PhD research scientists. He advised 28 university faculties and 2 students’ organizations that have 1400 students. He chaired 20 symposiums at the American Chemical Society National Meetings and 1 conference at the Nobel Prize Celebration. He served as the editor of 12 journals. He received more than two dozens of national and international awards for teaching, mentoring, advising, public service, overall recognitions, and research. Dr. Shikha Sharma is a Professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry who holds 14 years of teaching experience with BPharm, MPharm, and PhD degrees in Pharmacy mentoring aspiring pharmacists, preparing them for successful careers.. She has a strong academic background and has qualified the GATE-2006 exam with a 99.3 percentile conducted by IIT, Kharagpur. Dr.Shikha has an impressive publication record; most of her papers are in international journals, and she has published three Indian patents and one South African patent. She has guided numerous students in her research areas of organic synthesis, Biological evaluation, molecular docking, and QSAR studies, which contribute to drug design and drug receptor interaction. Her significant achievements in both academia and intellectual property showcase her expertise and the impact of her research in this field. Dr. Sharma has been conducting research with Dr. Banik and their collaborations have become highly significant.

Inhalt

1. Introduction, Sources, Isolation, Cultivation and Preservation of Carbohydrates
2. Classification and Stereochemistry of Carbohydrates and Study Their Reactions
3. Stereochemistry of Carbohydrates
4. Carbohydrate Analysis
5. Carbohydrates Quality
6. Organocatalytic Synthesis of Carbohydrates
7. Chemoenzymatic Synthesis of Carbohydrates
8. Carbohydrate Receptors
9. Carbohydrate Prodrugs
10. Carbohydrates, Health and Therapeutics
11. Synthetic Carbohydrates for Glycobiology
12. Glycosylated Nanoparticles
13. Artificial Carbohydrates

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.7.2026
• Verlagsort: Philadelphia
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 152 x 229 mm
• Gewicht: 450 g
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie ► Organische Chemie
• ISBN-13: 9780443302541 / 9780443302541
• Zustand: Neuware