A Study of Lignans: Bioactive Compounds for Health, Disease Prevention, and Therapeutic Innovation

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A Study of Lignans: Bioactive Compounds for Health, Disease Prevention, and Therapeutic Innovation Editors: Geeta Deswal, Ajmer Singh Grewal, Kavita Munjal Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
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Pages: 444 Language: English ISBN: 9781036478506 Categories: , , , ,

This edited book provides a detailed and systematic overview of lignans, a distinctive class of plant-derived bioactive compounds known for their significant role in promoting health and preventing various diseases. The volume offers an integrated understanding of the chemistry, biosynthesis, and biological activities of lignans, highlighting their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and cardioprotective properties as supported by experimental and clinical evidence. This book brings together recent developments and current perspectives on the extraction, characterization, and biotechnological production of lignans, along with discussions on their pharmacological evaluation and formulation strategies aimed at improving therapeutic efficacy and bioavailability. The inclusion of chapters on safety assessment, quality control, and regulatory considerations ensures a comprehensive treatment of the subject. Special focus is given to the translational potential of lignans, emphasizing their application in nutraceuticals, functional foods, and phytopharmaceutical formulations. By compiling contributions from experts across pharmacology, phytochemistry, biotechnology, and clinical sciences, this edited volume bridges traditional and contemporary scientific approaches. It serves as a valuable reference for researchers, academicians, healthcare professionals, and industry specialists interested in understanding the therapeutic promise of lignans and their potential contribution to modern, evidence-based, and integrative medicine.

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Author Biography

Dr Ajmer Singh Grewal is working as a Professor (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) at Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana (India), with over 14 years of experience in pharmaceutical education and research. Dr Grewal holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, India with expertise in drug design, medicinal chemistry, and computational modeling. Dr Geeta Deswal is a dynamic academic professional with over 14 years of extensive experience in pharmaceutical education and research. Currently serving as a Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacognosy at Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy, Yamuna Nagar, she also coordinates the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and NBA. Dr Deswal holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Maharishi Markandeshwar (MM) University, Mullana (India), with a research focus on the quality audit of marketed herbal formulations and phytochemical screening of medicinal plants. Dr Kavita Munjal, Assistant Professor (Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry), Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, is an academic researcher with more than 10 years of experience in the field of natural product chemistry. Dr Vinod Kumar Gauttam, Dean and Professor, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary (SGT) College of Pharmacy, SGT University, Gurugram Haryana, India, is an academic researcher with more than 21 years of experience in the field of natural product chemistry. His prior areas of research include natural product chemistry, formulation development of herbals, analytical method development, and drug design.