Apocarotenoids of Crocus sativus L : from biosynthesis to pharmacology /: from biosynthesis to pharmacology. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Shoib Ahmad Baba, Nasheeman Ashraf.
• Authors: Baba, Shoib Ahmad; Ashraf, Nasheeman
• Contents: Table of Contents -- Chapter 1: Apocarotenoids of Crocus sativus L -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Apocarotenoids isolated from Crocus sativus and their properties -- 1.3. Carotenoid biosynthetic pathway supplies precursors for apocarotenoid biosynthesis -- 1.4. Rate limiting enzymes of apocarotenoid precursor biosynthesis -- 1.5. Biosynthesis of C. sativus apocarotenoids -- 1.6. Glycosylation of Crocus sativus L. apocarotenoids -- 1.7. Conclusion -- Chapter 2: Carotenoid cleavage dioxygenases of Crocus sativus -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Carotenoid cleavage dioxygenase (CCD) family of Crocus sativus L -- 2.3. Structure of Carotenoid cleavage dioxygenases -- 2.4. Reaction mechanism of Carotenoid cleavage dioxygenases: mono- or dioxygenase -- 2.5. Role of carotenoid cleavage dioxygenases and biotechnological applications -- 2.6. Conclusion -- Chapter 3: Pharmacology of C. sativus apocarotenoids -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Traditional uses of C. sativus L -- 3.3. Neuroprotective activity of C. sativus apocarotenoids -- 3.4. Cardioprotective activity of C. sativus apocarotenoids -- 3.5. Anticancer activity of C. sativus apocarotenoids -- 3.6. Other activities -- 3.7. Toxicology of C. sativus apocarotenoids -- 3.8. Conclusion.
• Publisher Details: Singapore : Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 572/.2; Carotenoids; Saffron crocus; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Biochemistry; Carotenoids; Saffron crocus; Life Sciences; Biochemistry, general; Agriculture; Plant Physiology; Pharmacology/Toxicology; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789811018992; 9811018995
• Related ISBNs: 9789811018985; 9811018987
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Print version record.
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