Phycobiliproteins: Recent Developments and Future Applications

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. Front Matter ....Pages i-x Introduction (Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha)....Pages 1-5 Evolution of Phycobiliproteins (Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha)....Pages 7-19 Structural and Functional Significance of Phycobiliproteins (Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha)....Pages 21-44 Gene Manipulation and Biosynthesis of Phycobiliproteins (Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha)....Pages 45-69 Stress Response of Phycobiliproteins (Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha)....Pages 71-82 Advances in Production Technology (Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha)....Pages 83-97 Advances and Strategies of Purification Technology (Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha)....Pages 99-120 Food and Biotechnological Applications (Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha)....Pages 121-132 Role in Therapeutic Sciences (Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha)....Pages 133-145 Future Development and Challenges (Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha)....Pages 147-151