Carotenoids, Vol. 4: Natural Functions

The Carotenoids book series provides detailed accounts of the fundamental chemistry of carotenoids and the basic methods used in carotenoid research, and critical discussions of the biochemistry, functions and applications of these important compounds. Volume 4 and its companion, Volume 5, deal with...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Otros Autores: Britton, George (Editor ), Liaaen-Jensen, Synnove (Editor ), Pfander, Hanspeter (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Basel : Birkhäuser Basel : Imprint: Birkhäuser, 2008.
Edición:1st ed. 2008.
Colección:Carotenoids ; 4
Temas:
Chemistry.
Chemistry, Organic.
Human physiology.
Biochemistry.
Botanical chemistry.
Plant physiology.
Organic Chemistry.
Human Physiology.
Plant Biochemistry.
Plant Physiology.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Special Molecules, Special Properties
  • Structure and Chirality
  • E/Z Isomers and Isomerization
  • Three-dimensional Structures of Carotenoids by X-ray Crystallography
  • Aggregation and Interface Behaviour of Carotenoids
  • Carotenoid-Protein Interactions
  • Carotenoid Radicals and Radical Ions
  • Structure and Properties of Carotenoid Cations
  • Excited Electronic States, Photochemistry and Photophysics of Carotenoids
  • Functions of Intact Carotenoids
  • Signal Functions of Carotenoid Colouration
  • Carotenoids in Aquaculture: Fish and Crustaceans
  • Xanthophylls in Poultry Feeding
  • Carotenoids in Photosynthesis
  • Functions of Carotenoid Metabolites and Breakdown Products
  • Cleavage of ?-Carotene to Retinal
  • Enzymic Pathways for Formation of Carotenoid Cleavage Products.

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