Phycobiliproteins: Recent Developments and Future Applications

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.

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

Autorentext
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.

Inhalt

1.Introduction.- 2. Evolution of phycobiliproteins.- 3. Structural and functional significance.- 4.Gene manipulation and biosynthesis of phycobiliproteins.- 5. Stress response of phycobiliproteins.- 6. Advances in production technology.- 7. Advances and strategies of purification technology.- 8. Biotechnological applications.- 9. Role in therapeutic sciences.- 10. Future development and challenges.