Chapter title |
Microalgae as a Source of Lutein: Chemistry, Biosynthesis, and Carotenogenesis
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Chapter number | 331 |
Book title |
Microalgae Biotechnology
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Published in |
Advances in biochemical engineering biotechnology, October 2015
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DOI | 10.1007/10_2015_331 |
Pubmed ID | |
Book ISBNs |
978-3-31-923807-4, 978-3-31-923808-1
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Authors |
Sun, Zheng, Li, Tao, Zhou, Zhi-Gang, Jiang, Yue, Zheng Sun, Tao Li, Zhi-gang Zhou, Yue Jiang, Zhou, Zhi-gang |
Abstract |
Microalgae represent a sustainable source of natural products, and over 15,000 novel compounds originated from algal biomass have been identified. This chapter focuses on algae-derived lutein, a group of high-value products. Lutein belongs to carotenoids which have extensive applications in feed, food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries. The production of carotenoids has been one of the most successful activities in microalgal biotechnology. This chapter gives a mini review of microalgae-based lutein, where emphasis is placed on the biosynthetic pathway and the regulation of carotenogenesis. Graphical Abstract. |
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