Carotenoids: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Functions and Properties

Carotenoids: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Functions and Properties
ISBN-10
1420052314
ISBN-13
9781420052312
Series
Carotenoids
Category
Science
Pages
568
Language
English
Published
2009-12-21
Publisher
CRC Press
Author
John T. Landrum

Description

Carotenoids are of great interest due to their essential biological functions in both plants and animals. However, the properties and functions of carotenoids in natural systems are surprisingly complex. With an emphasis on the chemical aspects of these compounds, Carotenoids: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Functions and Properties presents a broad overview and recent developments with respect to understanding carotenoid structure, electronic and photochemical properties, and the use of novel analytical methods in the detection and characterization of carotenoids and their actions. The text also explores LC/MS and LC/MS/MS techniques as well as new applications of PCR and molecular biology methodologies.

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