Bioprospecting of Natural Pigments in Human Health

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Bioprospecting of Natural Pigments in Human Health is written by Siva Ramamoorthy and published by Academic Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0443240167 (ISBN 10) and 9780443240164 (ISBN 13).

Bioprospecting of Natural Pigments in Human Health provides a comprehensive overview of the therapeutic potential of these compounds. Covering the main pigment classes sourced from plants, algae, and microbes, the book is organized around the applications to specific diseases and conditions. With chapters on the anti-cancer, antidiabetic, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging effects, cardioprotective and neuroprotective agents, the book covers the molecular biology principles of action, as well as bioavailability and structure. This is the ideal reference for academic researchers interested in natural products pharmacology. It is also beneficial for the academic and corporate researchers in food sciences and the nutraceutical industries. - Covers natural pigments and their therapeutic and health benefitting properties - Organizes the therapeutic potential of natural pigments according to diseases and conditions - Explains the mechanisms of action of pigments on targeted therapeutic pathways