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Author:   Shoib Ahmad Baba ,  Nasheeman Ashraf
Publisher:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Imprint:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Edition:   1st ed. 2016
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.372kg
ISBN:  

9789811018985

ISBN 10:   9811018987
Pages:   61
Publication Date:   16 November 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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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.   

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Dr. Shoib Ahmad Baba is currently working as a researcher in Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Srinagar, India. Dr. Nasheeman Ashraf is currently working as a scientist in Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Srinagar, India.  

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