Editors:
- Explains the biological functions of carotenoids, including astaxanthin, ß-cryptoxanthin, and fucoxanthin
- Highlights new trials to elucidate carotenoid biosynthesis in relation to organism classification
- Reveals technologies behind the commercial production of astaxanthin by AstaReal Co., Ltd. and JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation (ENEOS Corporation from 2020)
Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology (AEMB, volume 1261)
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Table of contents (26 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Biosynthetic Approach
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Front Matter
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About this book
With contributions from leading experts in biology, biotechnology, and chemistry of carotenoid research, this volume discusses the biological functions of carotenoids such as astaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, and fucoxanthin, in addition to paprika carotenoids, capsanthin, and capsorubin. It also reveals the technologies behind the commercial production of some functional carotenoids.
The book is targeted for academic and industrial readers in biology, biotechnology, nutrient physiology and related fields.
Editors and Affiliations
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Research Institute for Bioresources and Biotechnology, Ishikawa Prefectural University, Ishikawa, Japan
Norihiko Misawa
About the editor
Norihiko Misawa, Ph.D., Professor
Research Institute for Bioresources and Biotechnology, Ishikawa Prefectural University
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Carotenoids: Biosynthetic and Biofunctional Approaches
Editors: Norihiko Misawa
Series Title: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7360-6
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-15-7359-0Published: 31 March 2021
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-15-7362-0Published: 01 April 2022
eBook ISBN: 978-981-15-7360-6Published: 30 March 2021
Series ISSN: 0065-2598
Series E-ISSN: 2214-8019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 293
Number of Illustrations: 117 b/w illustrations, 48 illustrations in colour
Topics: Biochemistry, general, Plant Breeding/Biotechnology, Food Science, Biotechnology, Nutrition, Human Physiology