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Cyanobacteria : life history, ecology and impact on humans / edited by Rajeshwar P. Sinha.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Bacteriology Research Developments
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Cyanobacteria.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (302 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York, New York : Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, [2022]
- Summary:
- "Cyanobacteria are a rich source of several novel metabolites having the potential for drug development. They are a promising bioresource for application in sustainable agriculture, medicine, and green nanotechnology. Certain natural compounds of cyanobacteria such as mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) and scytonemin, having UV-absorbing/screening and antioxidative properties, could be biotechnologically exploited by the pharmaceutical industries for the development of natural sunscreens as well as antiaging medicines. This book encompasses the most recent knowledge and modern trends in the field of cyanobacterial research and their impact on humans. It provides a guide for beginners as well as advanced researchers in the field of cyanobacterial study"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1
- Evolution and Ecological Significance of Cyanobacteria
- Abstract
- Introduction
- The Modern Taxonomy- Beginning of a "Polyphasic Approach"
- Potentials of Cyanobacteria in Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability
- Cyanobacteria: A Potential Candidate for Green Nanotechnology
- Mycosporine-Like Amino Acids in Marine Ecosystems
- Potential Uses of MAAs and Scytonemin for Skin Care
- Cyanobacterial Photopigments
- Computational Analysis with Cyanobacterial Secondary Metabolites
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 2
- Cyanobacterial Life History
- Origin of Cyanobacteria and Oxygenic Photosynthesis
- Classification, Morphology and Division Pattern of Cyanobacteria
- Cyanobacterial Ultrastructure
- The Cyanobacterial Fossil Record
- Eoentophysalis
- Polybessurus
- Eohyella
- Cyanobacterial Molecular Fossils
- Behavior and Paleoecology of Cyanobacteria
- Isotopic Fractionation
- Intracellular Biomineralization
- Molecular Dating of Cyanobacteria
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 3
- Cyanobacterial Ecology and Systematics: Introduction of a Polyphasic Approach in Cyanobacterial Taxonomy
- Cyanobacterial Ecology and Diversity
- Different Habitats of Cyanobacteria
- Aquatic Cyanobacteria
- Cyanobacteria in Mangrove Habitats
- Cyanobacteria in Freshwater Conditions
- Cyanobacteria in Symbiotic Associations
- Terrestrial Cyanobacteria
- Reasons for Cyanobacterial Diversity
- Cyanobacteria Living in High-Temperature Habitats
- Cyanobacteria Living in Low-Temperature Zones
- Cyanobacteria Inhabiting High Saline Environment
- Cyanobacteria Living under High Radiation
- Development of Cyanobacterial Systematics and Taxonomy.
- Introduction to Modern Taxonomy- Beginning of a "Polyphasic Approach"
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter 4
- Cyanobacteria: Role and Utilities in Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environmental Sustainability
- Utilities of Cyanobacteria in the Agricultural Sector
- Cyanobacteria as N2 -Fixers
- Cyanobacteria as Biofertilizers
- Cyanobacteria as Soil Enumerators
- Cyanobacteria as Functional Foods
- Cyanobacteria as Bio-Control Agents
- Cyanobacterial Applications in Ecosystem Restoration
- Role of Cyanobacteria in Bioremediation
- Role of Cyanobacteria in Industrial Wastewater Treatment
- Role of Cyanobacteria in the Removal of Dyes and Heavy Metals from Wastewaters
- Role of Cyanobacteria in Degradation of Pesticides
- Role of Cyanobacteria in Degradation of Crude Oil
- Role of Cyanobacteria in Degradation of Plastics
- Mass Cultivation of Cyanobacteria
- Cultivation Requiring Sunlight in Open Systems
- Cultivation Requires Sunlight in a Closed System
- Cultivation Using Artificial Light
- Role of Cyanobacteria in Production of Bioenergy
- Chapter 5
- Cyanobacteria as a Promising Bioresource for Applications in Sustainable Agriculture, Medicine, and Green Nanotechnology
- Role of Cyanobacteria in Agriculture
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Plant Growth Promoters
- Enhance Nutrients and Metabolites Availability in Soils
- Reclaiming Usar (Unproductive) Soils
- Bioremediation
- Biocontrol Agents to Combat Biotic Stresses
- Cyanobacterial Genes in Transgenics
- Bioenergy
- Role of Cyanobacteria in Medicine
- Bioactive Compounds
- Anticancer
- Antidiabetic
- Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Effects
- Antimicrobial Properties
- Antibacterial
- Antiviral
- Anti-SARS-CoV-2
- Antiprotozoal.
- Protease Inhibitors
- Minerals and Vitamins
- Ever Beneficial Bio-Economic Aspects of Cyanobacterial Products in Medicine
- Cyanobacteria as "Biofactories" for Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles
- Cyanobacteria-Based Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles
- Intracellular Synthesis of Nanoparticles
- Extracellular Synthesis of Nanoparticles
- Applications of NPs Synthesized Using Cyanobacteria
- Antitumor Activity
- Antibacterial Activity
- Antialgal Activity
- Antifungal Activity
- Antioxidative Activity
- Application and Significance of Biosynthesized Nanoparticles in Agriculture
- Miscellaneous Applications
- Chapter 6
- Mycosporine-Like Amino Acids: Multipurpose Stress-Relieving Secondary Metabolites in Marine Ecosystems
- Mycosporine-Like Amino Acids (MAAs)
- Biosynthesis of MAAs
- MAAs - Relevance in Marine Ecosystems
- MAAs in Marine Microorganisms
- MAAs in Marine Macroalgae
- MAAs in Coral Dinoflagellates
- Functional Versatality of MAAs
- MAAs as Photorotective Molecules
- MAAs against Osmotic Stress
- MAA as an Antioxidant
- Other Miscellaneous Functions of MAA
- Chapter 7
- Natural Compounds Derived from Cyanobacteria: Potential Benefits and Applicability to Skin-Care
- MAAs
- Cyanobacterial MAAs
- Biosynthetic Pathway of Cyanobacterial MAAs and Its Regulation
- Use of MAAs for Skin Care
- UV-Screening Properties
- Antioxidative Properties
- Antiglycative Properties
- Other Bioactivities
- Industrial Production of MAAs
- Scytonemin
- Biosynthetic Pathway of Scytonemin and Its Regulation
- Potential Uses of Scytonemin for Skin Care
- Other Pigments
- PBPs
- Carotenoids
- Enzymes
- Conclusion.
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter 8
- Recent Advances in Cyanobacterial Photopigments and Their Role in Sustainable Development
- Structure
- Biosynthesis Mechanism
- Applications
- Nutraceuticals and Natural Food Colorants
- Pharmaceuticals and Fluorescence Probes
- Pharmaceutical Agents
- Fluorescence Agents
- Cosmetics
- Bio-Medical Application
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- EmergingTechnology
- Synthesis
- Orange Carotenoid Protein (OCP)
- Applications of Carotenoids
- The Most Important Carotenoids Used in Food, Feed and Cosmetics Industries
- Astaxanthin
- β-Carotene
- Lutein
- Lycopene
- Zeaxanthin
- Chlorophylls
- Chlorophyll d
- Chlorophyll f
- Chlorophylls as Food Additive
- Chapter 9
- Cyanobacteria for Novel Drug Development: A Computational Analysis
- Pharmaceutical Potential of Cyanobacterial Secondary Metabolites
- Anticancerous Activity
- Antiviral Activity
- Antiprotozoal Activity
- Certain Computational Analysis with CSM
- Computer Aided Drug Designing (CADD)
- Structure-Based Drug Design (SBDD)
- Preparation of the Target Structure
- Identification of the Ligand Binding Site
- Compound Library Preparation
- Molecular Docking and Scoring Functions
- Molecular Dynamic (MD) Simulation
- Ligand-Based Drug Design (LBDD)
- Pharmacophore Modelling
- Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships (QSARs)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Drug Discovery
- Advantages of CADD
- Limitations of CADD
- About the Editor
- Index
- Blank Page.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Sinha, Rajeshwar Cyanobacteria: Life History, Ecology and Impact on Humans
- ISBN:
- 9798886972061
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