Apocarotenoids of Crocus sativus L: From biosynthesis to pharmacology

This book is a product of years of research on saffron biology. It intends to give a broad but concise overview of the various aspects of apocarotenoid biosynthesis in Crocus sativus, its regulation and pharmacology . Crocus sativus L. of family Iridaceae is an important medicinal plant. The dried s...

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Main Authors: Baba, Shoib Ahmad. (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Ashraf, Nasheeman. (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Edition:1st ed. 2016.
Series:SpringerBriefs in Plant Science,
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1899-2
Table of Contents:
  • Table of Contents – Chapter 1: Apocarotenoids of Crocus sativus L
  • 1.1.Introduction
  • 1.2.Apocarotenoids isolated from Crocus sativus and their properties
  • 1.3.Carotenoid biosynthetic pathway supplies precursors for apocarotenoid biosynthesis
  • 1.4.Rate limiting enzymes of apocarotenoid precursor biosynthesis
  • 1.5.Biosynthesis of C. sativus apocarotenoids
  • 1.6.Glycosylation of Crocus sativus L. apocarotenoids
  • 1.7.Conclusion
  • Chapter 2: Carotenoid cleavage dioxygenases of Crocus sativus
  • 2.1. Introduction
  • 2.2. Carotenoid cleavage dioxygenase (CCD) family of Crocus sativus L
  • 2.3. Structure of Carotenoid cleavage dioxygenases
  • 2.4. Reaction mechanism of Carotenoid cleavage dioxygenases: mono- or dioxygenase
  • 2.5. Role of carotenoid cleavage dioxygenases and biotechnological applications
  • 2.6. Conclusion
  • Chapter 3: Pharmacology of C. sativus apocarotenoids
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Traditional uses of C. sativus L
  • 3.3. Neuroprotective activity of C. sativus apocarotenoids
  • 3.4. Cardioprotective activity of C. sativus apocarotenoids
  • 3.5. Anticancer activity of C. sativus apocarotenoids
  • 3.6. Other activities
  • 3.7. Toxicology of C. sativus apocarotenoids
  • 3.8. Conclusion. .