Ptomaines And Other Animal Alkaloids: Their Detection, Separation And Clinical Features

By A.C. Farquharson

Book Overview

""Ptomaines and Other Animal Alkaloids: Their Detection, Separation and Clinical Features"" is a comprehensive guide written by A.C. Farquharson. The book provides detailed information about ptomaines, which are toxic substances produced by the bacterial decomposition of proteins in animal tissues. The author also covers other animal alkaloids, which are organic compounds found in various animal sources.The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the detection and separation of ptomaines and other animal alkaloids. The author describes various methods for detecting these substances, including chemical tests, chromatography, and spectroscopy. He also explains how to separate these compounds from other substances present in animal tissues.The second part of the book focuses on the clinical features of ptomaine poisoning and other animal alkaloid toxicity. The author provides detailed information on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of these conditions. He also discusses the different types of animal sources that can contain these toxins, including fish, meat, and dairy products.Overall, ""Ptomaines and Other Animal Alkaloids: Their Detection, Separation and Clinical Features"" is an essential reference for anyone working in the fields of toxicology, food safety, or animal science. The book provides a thorough understanding of these toxic substances and their effects on human health, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, clinicians, and public health officials.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163084255
• ISBN13: 9781163084250
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"