Phycobiliproteins: Recent Developments and Future Applications (eBook)

Dr. Vinod K. Kannaujiya is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Centre of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad. He completed his Doctoral studies at the Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.Dr. Shanthy Sundaram is a Coordinator & Professor at the Centre for Biotechnology, University of Allahabad. She is a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Microbiology, Department of Microbiology, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, India.Dr. Rajeshwar P. Sinha is a Professor at the Laboratory of Photobiology and Molecular Microbiology, Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. He completed his Doctoral studies at the School of Biotechnology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.

1.      Introduction References 2.      Evolution of phycobiliproteins References 3.      Structural and functional significance 3.1    Introduction 3.2    Occurrence and diversity 3.3    Ultra structure 3.4    Chromophore integrity and energy pathway References 4.      Gene manipulation and biosynthesis of phycobiliproteins 4.1    Introduction 4.2    Biosynthesis mechanism 4.3    Gene manipulation and transformation 4.4    Chromatic adaptation 4.5    Signal transduction References 5.      Stress response of phycobiliproteins 5.1    Abiotic stress References 6.      Advances in production technology6.1    Introduction 6.2    Strategies and types of cultivation 6.3    Utilization References 7.      Advances and strategies of purification technology 7.1    Introduction 7.2    Techniques of purification 7.3    Yield and purity index 7.4    Market and cost benefit analysis References 8.      Biotechnological applications 8.1    Introduction 8.2    Neutraceuticals and natural food colorants 8.3    Pharmaceuticals and fluorescence probe 8.4    Cosmetics References 9.      Role in therapeutic sciences 9.1    Introduction 9.2    Therapeutic behavior in various disease 9.3    Molecular view of therapeutic science 9.4    Emerging technology References  10.  Future development and challenges        References