Autoimmune Disorders and Secondary Plant Metabolites (Part 1)

Editors: MS. Ashawat, Dr. Aditi Kaushik, Akash Jain, Jasmine Choudhry, Manish Kaushik

Autoimmune Disorders and Secondary Plant Metabolites (Part 1)

ISBN: 979-8-89881-235-5
eISBN: 979-8-89881-234-8 (Online)

Introduction

Autoimmune Disorders and Secondary Plant Metabolites provides a crisp overview of immune system dysfunction, then examines the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants in managing major autoimmune and immune-related disorders such as Type 1 Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, Psoriasis, Systemic Lupus, Vitiligo, and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Each chapter identifies disease-specific phytochemicals, explains mechanisms of action, and highlights emerging plant-based pharmacotherapy strategies, while linking traditional pharmacology with modern molecular and diagnostic advances.

Key Features

  • - Provides disease-wise phytochemical insights.
  • - Explains immunomodulatory mechanisms using plant bioactive compounds.
  • - Bridges traditional and molecular pharmacology concepts.
  • - Presents evidence through simplified tables and visuals for comparison.

Target Readership:

Designed for postgraduate and PhD students, researchers, and faculty in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacognosy, and immunology.

Contributors

Editor(s):
MS. Ashawat
Department of Pharmaceutics
Laureate Institute of Pharmacy
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India


Dr. Aditi Kaushik
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Laureate Institute of Pharmacy
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India


Akash Jain
Department of Pharmacology
M.M. College of Pharmacy, M.M. (Deemed to be University)
Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India


Jasmine Choudhry
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
M.M. College of Pharmacy, M.M. (Deemed to be University)
Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India


Manish Kaushik
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
M.M. College of Pharmacy, M.M. (Deemed to be University)
Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India