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Phycobiliproteins: Recent Developments and Future Applications

  • Discusses relevant and unique industrial, biotechnological and clinical applications of phycobiliproteins

  • Provides a deeper understanding of the evolutionary mechanisms of PBPs in cyanobacteria and red algae for proper utilization in various applications in biological science including energy devices

  • Brings forth a unique combination of functional significance and applications of phycobilisomes which has not been collated in the form of a book before

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. Introduction

    • Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha
    Pages 1-5
  3. Evolution of Phycobiliproteins

    • Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha
    Pages 7-19
  4. Structural and Functional Significance of Phycobiliproteins

    • Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha
    Pages 21-44
  5. Gene Manipulation and Biosynthesis of Phycobiliproteins

    • Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha
    Pages 45-69
  6. Stress Response of Phycobiliproteins

    • Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha
    Pages 71-82
  7. Advances in Production Technology

    • Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha
    Pages 83-97
  8. Advances and Strategies of Purification Technology

    • Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha
    Pages 99-120
  9. Food and Biotechnological Applications

    • Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha
    Pages 121-132
  10. Role in Therapeutic Sciences

    • Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha
    Pages 133-145
  11. Future Development and Challenges

    • Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram, Rajeshwar P. Sinha
    Pages 147-151

About this book

Phycobiliproteins are water soluble, brilliantly colored accessory light-harvesting macromolecules organized in a supramolecular complexes on photosynthetic apparatus in cyanobacteria, red algae and cryptomonads. The objective of this book is to provide state of the art knowledge and highlight the recent developments and future biotechnological and biomedical applications of phycobiliproteins. This book will be highly useful for students, researchers, professionals and experts in the field of Life Sciences and Biomedical Sciences as well as industries for potential applications of phycobiliproteins.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Centre for Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India

    Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Shanthy Sundaram

  • Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

    Rajeshwar P. Sinha

About the authors

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.

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Softcover Book USD 169.99
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