by Se-Kwon Kim (Editor)
This
book provides the latest comprehensive methods for isolation and other
novel techniques for marine product development. Furthermore, this book
offers knowledge on the biological, medical, and industrial applications
of marine-derived medicinal food substances.
There
has been a tremendous increase in the products derived from marine
organisms for commercial application in industries every year.
Functional foods of medicinal value are particularly in demand as new
technology allows the stabilization of natural ingredients and their
availability in pure forms to solve various human diseases. Marine flora
and fauna have essential elements and trace minerals that nurture
various hormones produced in the endocrine system to regulate the
respective metabolisms, thereby providing a safe and healthy life to
humans.
The overall presentation and clear
demarcation of the contents by worldwide contributions is a novel entry
point into the market of medicinal foods from the sea. The exploration
of marine habitats for novel materials are discussed throughout the
book.
The exploration and exploitation of the
biochemistry of sea flora and fauna are limited, and this book extends
the research possibilities into numerous marine habitats.
Various
approaches for extracting and applying the flora and fauna are
discussed. This book will be of value to researchers, marine
biotechnologists, and medical practitioners, due to the vast
information, as well as industrial and medical applications of marine
substances all in one place.
