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Natural Product Biosynthesis: Chemical Logic and Enzymatic Machinery provides an in-depth examination of the chemical principles and enzymatic mechanisms governing the synthesis of natural products in living organisms. Written by renowned experts Prof. Christopher T Walsh and Prof. Yi Tang, this authoritative text bridges biochemistry and organic chemistry to reveal how nature constructs complex molecules with extraordinary precision.
The book explores the fundamental logic underlying biosynthetic pathways, detailing how enzymes catalyze transformations with remarkable specificity and efficiency. Readers will gain insights into polyketide biosynthesis, nonribosomal peptide synthesis, terpenoid formation, and other critical pathways. The authors integrate classical biochemistry with modern molecular biology, providing both theoretical foundations and practical understanding of how organisms produce pharmaceutically important compounds, antibiotics, and other bioactive molecules.
Essential for students, researchers, and professionals in biochemistry, organic chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and biotechnology.
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