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.
1. Chapter 1 Natural pigments in human health: An introduction - p. 1 2. Section I Therapeutic potential of phytopigments - p. 17 3. Chapter 2 Natural pigments as a protective agent for respiratory disorders: Special reference to COVID-19 - p. 19 4. Chapter 3 Tumor-preventive properties of phytopigments against breast cancer - p. 39 5. Chapter 4 The therapeutic effects of phytopigments on aging-associated disorders—perspectives and challenges - p. 79 6. Chapter 5 Dietary pigments in cancer chemoprevention and chemotherapy: A mechanistic overview - p. 127 7. Section II Algal pigments and Pharmaceutical applications - p. 157 8. Chapter 6 Microalgal pigments as emerging anti-cancer agents: Current status and prospects - p. 159 9. Chapter 7 Fucoxanthin as a marine-derived anti-inflammatory agent: Molecular targets and therapeutic insights - p. 191 10. Chapter 8 Phycobiliproteins-algae-derived pigments: Advances in research on the therapeutic potential - p. 217 11. Section III Microbial pigments: Therapeutic potential and applications - p. 261 12. Chapter 9 Microbial pigments and therapeutic potential: Current status and opportunities - p. 263 13. Chapter 10 Pigments: Antimicrobial compounds with market potential - p. 297 14. Section IV Promising potential of natural pigments and beyond - p. 319 15. Chapter 11 Natural pigments: From light perception to transformation of human health - p. 321 16. Chapter 12 Nanotechnology in the therapeutic delivery of pigments: Status and advancements - p. 377 17. Chapter 13 Colorants in food and their economic value: Impact on consumer's perception and human well-being - p. 399 18. Index - p. 413
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.
1. Chapter 1 Natural pigments in human health: An introduction - p. 1 2. Section I Therapeutic potential of phytopigments - p. 17 3. Chapter 2 Natural pigments as a protective agent for respiratory disorders: Special reference to COVID-19 - p. 19 4. Chapter 3 Tumor-preventive properties of phytopigments against breast cancer - p. 39 5. Chapter 4 The therapeutic effects of phytopigments on aging-associated disorders—perspectives and challenges - p. 79 6. Chapter 5 Dietary pigments in cancer chemoprevention and chemotherapy: A mechanistic overview - p. 127 7. Section II Algal pigments and Pharmaceutical applications - p. 157 8. Chapter 6 Microalgal pigments as emerging anti-cancer agents: Current status and prospects - p. 159 9. Chapter 7 Fucoxanthin as a marine-derived anti-inflammatory agent: Molecular targets and therapeutic insights - p. 191 10. Chapter 8 Phycobiliproteins-algae-derived pigments: Advances in research on the therapeutic potential - p. 217 11. Section III Microbial pigments: Therapeutic potential and applications - p. 261 12. Chapter 9 Microbial pigments and therapeutic potential: Current status and opportunities - p. 263 13. Chapter 10 Pigments: Antimicrobial compounds with market potential - p. 297 14. Section IV Promising potential of natural pigments and beyond - p. 319 15. Chapter 11 Natural pigments: From light perception to transformation of human health - p. 321 16. Chapter 12 Nanotechnology in the therapeutic delivery of pigments: Status and advancements - p. 377 17. Chapter 13 Colorants in food and their economic value: Impact on consumer's perception and human well-being - p. 399 18. Index - p. 413
