Phycobiliproteins: Recent Developments and Future Applications

1.      Introduction

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2.      Evolution of phycobiliproteins

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3.1    Introduction

3.2    Occurrence and diversity

3.3    Ultra structure

3.4    Chromophore integrity and energy pathway

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4.      Gene manipulation and biosynthesis of phycobiliproteins

4.1    Introduction

4.2    Biosynthesis mechanism 4.3    Gene manipulation and transformation

4.4    Chromatic adaptation 4.5    Signal transduction

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5.      Stress response of phycobiliproteins 5.1    Abiotic stress

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6.      Advances in production technology

6.1    Introduction

6.2    Strategies and types of cultivation 6.3    Utilization

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7.      Advances and strategies of purification technology

7.1    Introduction

7.2    Techniques of purification 7.3    Yield and purity index

7.4    Market and cost benefit analysis

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8.      Biotechnological applications

8.1    Introduction 8.2    Neutraceuticals and natural food colorants

8.3    Pharmaceuticals and fluorescence probe 8.4    Cosmetics

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9.      Role in therapeutic sciences 9.1    Introduction

9.2    Therapeutic behavior in various disease 9.3    Molecular view of therapeutic science

9.4    Emerging technology

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