Xanthophylls in microalgae: From biosynthesis to biotechnological mass production and application
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Title
- Xanthophylls in microalgae: From biosynthesis to biotechnological mass production and application
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Author(s)
- Jin, E; Polle, JEW; Lee, HK; Hyun, SM; Chang, M
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- Hyun, Sang Min(현상민)
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Alternative Author(s)
- 진언선; 현상민; 장만
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Publication Year
- 2003-04
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Abstract
- Xanthophylls are oxygenated carotenoids that serve a variety of functions in photosynthetic organisms and are essential for survival of the organism. Within the last decade, major advances have been made in the elucidation of the molecular genetics and biochemistry of the xanthophyll biosynthesis pathway. Microalgae, yeast, or other microorganisms produce some of the xanthophylls that are being commercially used due to their own color and antioxidant properties. Currently, only a few microalgae are being considered or already being exploited for the production of high-value xanthophylls. However, new developments in molecular biology have important implications for the commercialization of microalgae, and make the genetic manipulation of the xanthophyll content of microalgae more attractive for biotechnological purposes. Accordingly, the current review summarizes the general properties of xanthophylls in microalgae and the recent developments in the biotechnological production of xanthophylls.
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ISSN
- 1017-7825
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URI
- https://sciwatch.kiost.ac.kr/handle/2020.kiost/5525
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Bibliographic Citation
- JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, v.13, no.2, pp.165 - 174, 2003
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Publisher
- KOREAN SOC MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Subject
- ALGA HAEMATOCOCCUS-PLUVIALIS; DIATOM PHAEODACTYLUM-TRICORNUTUM; GREEN-ALGA; BETA-CAROTENE; DUNALIELLA-BARDAWIL; CHLOROPHYLL FLUORESCENCE; ARABIDOPSIS-THALIANA; ESCHERICHIA-COLI; HIGHER-PLANTS; DEPENDENT PHOTOPROTECTION
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Keywords
- xanthophylls; microalgae; photoprotection; biotechnology; commercialization
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Type
- Article
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Language
- English
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Document Type
- Review
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