Cardioprotective Natural Products.Promises and Hopes

This book on Cardioprotective Natural Products: Promises and Hopes, edited by Professor Goutam Brahmachari, is a relevant and thorough book that uniquely discusses recent research advances in the discovery and development of cardiovascular natural products for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Each of the eight technical chapters of this book discusses recent advances of natural products with cardioprotective promise.These advances include naturally occurring matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs) inhibitors, phytochemicals, antioxidants, dietary supplements and other plant-based medicinal products. Also, examples of promising cardioprotective lead compounds to treat specific types of cardiovascular diseases are discussed.