Bioprospecting of Natural Pigments in Human Health

Bioprospecting of Natural Pigments in Human Health provides a comprehensive overview of the therapeutic potential of these compounds. Covering the main pigment classes sourced from plants, algae, and microbes, the book is organized around the applications to specific diseases and conditions. With chapters on the anti-cancer, antidiabetic, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging effects, cardioprotective and neuroprotective agents, the chapters cover the molecular biology principles of action, as well as bioavailability and structure. This is the ideal reference for academic researchers interested in natural products pharmacology. It is also beneficial for the academic and corporate researchers in food sciences, and nutraceutical industries.

• Covers the pigments, their therapeutic and health benefitting properties comprehensively
• Organizes the therapeutic potential of natural pigments according to diseases and conditions
• Explains the mechanism of action of pigments on targeted therapeutic pathways