Contents



Preface

Biosynthesis is a process of successive enzymatic reactions necessary to originate a specific biologically active natural metabolite. The knowledge of biosynthetic pathways and the factors that influence their regulation and accumulation is essential to monitor and optimize the mass production of these valuable metabolites, as they can occur through different pathways. Numerous natural sources synthesize a range of bioactive compounds with beneficial effects on human health, mainly antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, anticancer, and dyslipidemia control effects. Among them are terpenic structures, phenolic compounds, and alkaloids, in addition to polysaccharides, peptides, and

This book is a compilation of chapters on bioactive compounds with proven activities. It provides a valuable information source of bioactive compounds biosynthesized, which can be used for further development of bioproducts by industry. The

Chapter 1: "Introductory Chapter: An Overview on Bioactive Compounds with

Chapter 5: "The Need to Use Microorganisms and Their Biosynthesized Bioactive

Chapter 8: "Flavonoids: Understanding Their Biosynthetic Pathways in Plants and

Chapter 10: "Arginine Metabolism: An Enlightening Therapeutic Attribute for

Chapter 11: "Electro-Spinning and Electro-Spraying as Innovative Approaches in Developing of a Suitable Food Vehicle for Polyphenols-Based Functional

volume is divided into the following sixteen chapters:

Chapter 4: "Biosynthesis of Natural Products"

Polysaccharide A from *Bacteroides fragilis*"

Chapter 9: "Sterols Biosynthesis in Algae"

Phenylpropanoid Pathway"

Health Benefits"

Cancer Treatment"

Ingredients"

Metabolites for Biological and Medical Activities"

Focus in the Biosynthesis, Characterization and Applications"

Chapter 2: "Pharmacological Role of Biosynthetic Products"

Chapter 3: "Plants' Bioactive Metabolites and Extraction Methods"

Chapter 6: "Biosynthesis of Diverse Class Flavonoids *via* Shikimate and

Chapter 7: "Biosynthesis of the Immunomodulatory Molecule Capsular

amino acids.
