Apocarotenoids of Crocus sativus L: From biosynthesis to pharmacology
This book is a product of years of research on saffron biology. It intends to give a broad but concise overview of the various aspects of apocarotenoid biosynthesis in Crocus sativus, its regulation and pharmacology . Crocus sativus L. of family Iridaceae is an important medicinal plant. The dried s...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Singapore
Springer Nature Singapore
2016, 2016
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2016 |
| Series: | SpringerBriefs in Plant Science
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Table of 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.