Biotechnology and Production of Anti-Cancer Compounds

Abstract

This book provides up-to-date information on anti-cancer drugs obtained from plants, their market demand, value as well as the role of biotechnology in the improvement of plant-based anti-cancer compounds. Chapters discuss the recent developments and techniques to obtain anti-cancer drugs from plants, in vitro protocols for optimized production of these compounds, their mode of action, and biosynthetic pathways. Experiences and views of researchers working in this area have been shared. Future strategies and goals to find out the ways to obtain the highly demanded anti-cancer compounds in an eco-friendly, economic, and efficient way are highlighted. This book will be valuable to researchers/teachers and students working in the area of plant tissue culture, natural products, phytochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, medicines, and drug discovery.