Amino Acids: Insights and Roles in Heterocyclic Chemistry (Volume 2: Hydantoins, Thiohydantoins, and 2,5-Diketopiperazines)

Compiles the 3 IUPAC accepted nomenclature systems for heterocyclic compounds with updated literature information. Discusses the important biological activities, particularly anticancer and antibacterial activities and how these heterocycles can be applied as substrates to make other chemical derivatives.