Kratom and Other Mitragynines

The Chemistry and Pharmacology of Opioids from a Non-Opium Source
Herausgeber: Raffa, Robert B

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book presents an introduction to the chemical and biological properties of alkaloids isolated from M. speciosa as well as their synthetic analogs. It covers various topics from phytochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology perspectives. Current research, analgesic effects, and addiction potential are also discussed. As the fi

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 366
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 490g
• ISBN-13: 9780367869243
• ISBN-10: 0367869241
• Artikelnr.: 58482916

Autorenporträt

Robert B. Raffa is a professor of pharmacology in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Temple University School of Pharmacy as well as a research professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Temple University School of Medicine. He has bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering and in physiological psychology, master's degrees in biomedical engineering and toxicology, and a doctorate in pharmacology. Dr. Raffa was co-leader for analgesics discovery at Johnson & Johnson and was pivotal in the elucidation of the mechanism of action and development of the analgesic drug tramadol (Ultram(TM)). He is the co-holder of several patents, including the combination of tramadol plus acetaminophen (Ultracet(TM)). He has published more than 280 scientific articles in peer-reviewd journals and is the co-author or editor of several books.

Inhaltsangabe

Why Do Plants Contain Biologically Active Compounds? Short Overview of
Mitragynines. Psychopharmacological Indole Alkaloids from Terrestrial
Plants. Salvinorin A: Example of a Non-Alkaloidal Bioactive Opioid from a
Plant Source. Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) Havil. Phytochemistry of
Mitragyna speciosa. Chemistry of Mitragynines: A Brief Introduction .
Chemistry of Mitragyna Compounds. Medicinal Chemistry Based on Mitragynine.
Chemical Structures of Opioids. The Detection of Mitragynine and Its
Analogs. The ADME of Mitragynine and Analogs. Analgesic Effects of
Mitragynine and Analogs. Non-Analgesic CNS Effects. Other Opioid-Associated
Endpoints. The Kratom Experience From Firsthand Reports. The Toxicology of
Indole Alkaloids. Opioid-Induced Adverse Effects and Toxicity. Toxicology
of Mitragynine and Analogs. The Use of Animal Models to Measure Tolerance,
Dependence, and Abuse Potential. Kratom: The Epidemiology, Use and Abuse,
Addiction Potential, and Legal Status.