Biochemistry, Biosynthesis and Human Diseases, Tracey Rouault

Автор: Fachuang Lu, Fengxia Yue
Название: Lignin: Biosynthesis, Functions and Economic Significance
ISBN: 1536147699 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781536147698
Издательство: Nova Science
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Описание: Lignin is the main natural resource of aromatic structures on Earth. With the depletion of fossil oil and increased environmental concerns, renewable resources for energy and chemical production have attracted tremendous attention from scientists and engineers. As a renewable aromatic polymer, lignin has been, for a long time, studied in terms of its biosynthesis, structures, reactivities and applications although few portions of lignins available from the industry, mainly pulping mills, have been utilized for various applications. The key for complete and efficient utilization of lignins is that all aspects, including lignin biosynthesis, structures, functionalities, and properties, about lignins should be understood. Another important attribute related to lignin utilization comes from analytical methods essential for our understanding of lignins and mechanisms involved in various processes. This book provides critical reviews and the latest research results relating to selected fields of lignin biosynthesis, functional characterization and applications.

Автор: Walsh Christopher T., Tang Yi
Название: Natural Product Biosynthesis: Chemical Logic and Enzymatic Machinery
ISBN: 1788010760 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781788010764
Издательство: Marston Book Services
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Описание: This textbook describes the types of natural products, the biosynthetic pathways that enable the production of these molecules, and an update on the discovery of novel products in the post-genomic era.

Автор: N. Bazan
Название: Function and Biosynthesis of Lipids
ISBN: 1468432788 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781468432787
Издательство: Springer
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Автор: Harvey Williams, Patricia Kelly
Название: Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Biosynthesis, Chemical Structures and Applications
ISBN: 1536134392 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781536134391
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Описание: Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Biosynthesis, Chemical Structures and Applications opens with an expose on employing extremophiles as polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) producers. The authors suggest that extremophiles may be easily subjected to a long-term continuous cultivation processes, which considerably enhances overall productivity while reducing the energy demand in biopolymer production. Conversely, a range of challenges remain, including improving the metabolic capability of extremophiles, recycling of fermentation broth, various process engineering aspects, and adaptation of bioreactor materials and process controlling devices to conditions shortening their life span. Following this, the enzymes, regulators and genes involved in PHA biosynthesis are analyzed for their potential as an alternative to synthetic polymers. They are synthesized as intracellular carbon and energy storage compounds from over 300 species in the presence of excess carbon and under oxygen, nitrogen or phosphorus limitation, or after pH shifts. This collection goes on to suggest PHA as a promising alternative for petrochemical compounds. The challenges of increasing economic feasibility in the global market, minimizing costs, and improving the polymer yield are reviewed. Additionally, recent research on structural variations of PHAs has been centered on the design, biosynthesis, and properties of biodegradable and biocompatible materials, which can be used for bioengineering. This collection also includes a focus on the roles of polyhydroxyesters and PHAs in the construction of tissue engineering scaffolds, which are used in bone, cartilage, ligament, skin, vascular tissues, neural tissues and skeletal muscles. Their exceptional properties, such as high surface-to-volume ratio, high porosity with very small pore size, and biodegradation have made them gain a lot of attention in this field. The biomedical applications of PHAs are explored, including in-vivo implants, tissue engineering, anticancer agents, drug delivery, biocontrol agents and memory enhancers, as their low acidity allows for minimal risk in usage. In order to enhance its applicability in various fields, the blends and nanocomposites of PHAs are studied and their potential challenges, applications and opportunities are addressed. After which, the industrial and agricultural applications are described, with specific focus on potential applications of PHAs in packaging. Other applications include moulded goods, paper coatings, non-woven fabrics, adhesives, films and performance additives. Recent advances in this area, by means of peer-reviewed literature and patents, are introduced and discussed. Moreover, innovative strategies for the synthesis of novel polymer blends, adequate for food contact applications, are presented.

Автор: Bradley Evans
Название: Nonribosomal Peptide and Polyketide Biosynthesis
ISBN: 1493980343 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781493980345
Издательство: Springer
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Part I: Background and Overview

Автор: R.B. Herbert
Название: The Biosynthesis of Secondary Metabolites
ISBN: 0412277204 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780412277207
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Описание: Investigation of secondary metabolism began with curiosity about the structures of compounds isolated from natural sources, i.e. Coeval with structure determination there has been a curiosity about the origins and mechanism of formation of secondary metabolites (or natural products as they have been called).