Description
Marine Phenolic Compounds: Science and Engineering is a comprehensive resource on these secondary metabolites. Phenolic compounds are secondary metabolites with increasing scientific, commercial and general population interest for their wide distribution, variety and potential applications Less studied than terrestrial sources, marine organisms contain highly interesting phenolic compounds due to their exclusive structures. In addition, the distinctive features of the marine solid matrix, requires novel process technology approaches. The high productivity of marine biomass makes it a renewable source of valuable components with potential for commercial applications.- Includes a section on chemical characterization of highly variable structures from marine phenolics- Provides the chemical composition and structure of these important marine compounds- Presents the bioavailability and bioactivities of marine phenolics to help facilitate the design of new products- Contains contributions from a global team of experts who address the challenges of working with marine phenolic compounds
Table of Contents
Part I. Chemical characterization and classification1. Clean and green analytical techniques2. Sources and relevance of marine phenolics3. Chemical characterization and classification of potentially bioactive phlorotannins4. BromophenolsPart II. Extraction and purification5. Thermodynamics Aspects of Phenolics Extraction6. Extraction at low pressures7. Extraction using compressed fluids8. Purification using solid phase technologyPart III. Bioavailability and Bioactivity9. Interaction with other macromolecules10. Encapsulation11. Bioavailability and biotransformation paths12. Antioxidant activity13. Photoprotection14. Gut microbiota15. AntimicrobialPart IV. Health and Food16. Cardiovascular diseases: lipidemia and endothelial function17. Inflammation and hypertension18. Obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome19. Neurodegenerative diseases20. Cancer21. Applications of marine polyphenols in food
