Secondary metabolite research in Malaysia: current status and future prospects

• Main Authors: Hashim, Yumi Zuhanis Has-Yun, Mohd. Salleh, Hamzah, Mohamad Puad, Noor Illi, Ahmad Fuad, Fazia Adyani, Eissa, Manar, Zainurin, Nur Aimi Aliah
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2018
• Subjects: Q Science (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/66532/1/66532_Secondary%20metabolite%20research%20in%20Malaysia.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/66532/; https://www.intechopen.com/books/secondary-metabolites-sources-and-applications/secondary-metabolite-research-in-malaysia-current-status-and-future-prospects
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Herbal medicine is gaining acceptance worldwide for their effective pharmacological effects and relative safety. Plants have metabolic pathways that lead to the production and accumulation of secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, glycosides, and terpenoids that exhibit various biological activit...