Marine Bioactive Compounds Sources, Characterization and Applications
This book aims to bring together the areas of macroalgal taxonomy with strategies and methods used to characterise marine bioactive compounds. In addition, it looks at the importance of correct taxonomic characterization. It also describes applications of bioactive compounds from the marine environm...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
2012, 2012
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2012 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Taxonomy of Marine Macroalgae Used as Sources of Bioactive Compounds
- 2. Extraction and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds with Health Benefits from Marine Resources: Macro- and Microalgae Cyanobacteria and Invertebrates
- 3. Marine Bioactive Peptides and Protein Hydrolysates: Generation, Isolation Procedures and Biological and Chemical Characterizations
- 4. Chitin, Chitosan and Their Derivatives from Marine Rest-Raw Materials: Potential Food and Pharmaceutical Applications
- 5. Industry Potential of Marine Bioactive Components: Downstream Processing and Vehicles for Efficient Delivery in situ
- 6. Extraction and Characterization of Bioactive Carbohydrates with Health Benefits from Marine Resources: Macro- and Microalgae, Cyanobacteria and Invertebrates
- 7. Medicinal Chemistry and Ligand Profiling for Evaluation of Promising Marine Bioactive Molecules
- 8. Marine-Derived Functional Foods: Claims and Current Legislation