Main description:

Phycobiliproteins are water soluble, brilliantly colored accessory light-harvesting macromolecules organized in a supramolecular complexes on photosynthetic apparatus in cyanobacteria, red algae and cryptomonads. The objective of this book is to provide state of the art knowledge and highlight the recent developments and future biotechnological and biomedical applications of phycobiliproteins. This book will be highly useful for students, researchers, professionals and experts in the field of Life Sciences and Biomedical Sciences as well as industries for potential applications of phycobiliproteins.

Contents:

1. Introduction

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2. Evolution of phycobiliproteins

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3. Structural and functional significance

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Occurrence and diversity

3.3 Ultra structure

3.4 Chromophore integrity and energy pathway

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4. Gene manipulation and biosynthesis of phycobiliproteins

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Biosynthesis mechanism

4.3 Gene manipulation and transformation

4.4 Chromatic adaptation

4.5 Signal transduction

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5. Stress response of phycobiliproteins

5.1 Abiotic stress

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6. Advances in production technology<

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Strategies and types of cultivation

6.3 Utilization

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7. Advances and strategies of purification technology

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Techniques of purification

7.3 Yield and purity index

7.4 Market and cost benefit analysis

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8. Biotechnological applications

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Neutraceuticals and natural food colorants

8.3 Pharmaceuticals and fluorescence probe

8.4 Cosmetics

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9. Role in therapeutic sciences

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Therapeutic behavior in various disease

9.3 Molecular view of therapeutic science

9.4 Emerging technology

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10. Future development and challenges

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