Advanced Techniques in Biology & Medicine
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Natural Products Research

A natural product is a chemical compound or substance produced by a living organism that is, found in nature.In the broadest sense, natural products include any substance produced by life. Natural products can also be prepared by chemical synthesis and have played a central role in the development of the field of organic chemistry by providing challenging synthetic targets. The term natural product has also been extended for commercial purposes to refer to cosmetics, dietary supplements, and foods produced from natural sources without added artificial ingredients.