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Record Nr.

UNINA9910831071903321

Titolo

Egg bioscience and biotechnology [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Yoshinori Mine

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley-Interscience, c2008

ISBN

1-281-28441-6

9786611284411

0-470-18124-9

0-470-18123-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (378 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

MineYoshinori

Disciplina

660.6

Soggetti

Biotechnology

Eggs - Biotechnology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

EGG BIOSCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY; CONTENTS; Preface; Contributors; 1  Structure and Chemical Compositions of Eggs; 2  Biosynthesis and Structural Assembly of Eggshell Components; 3   Bioavailability and Physiological Function of Eggshells and Eggshell Membranes; 4  Bioactive Components in Egg White; 5  Bioactive Components in Egg Yolk; 6  Egg Allergens; 7  Production of Novel Proteins in Chicken Eggs; 8  Egg Products Industry and Future Perspectives; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Egg Bioscience and Biotechnology provides a very focused look at the most recent advances in the study and value-added use of the bioactive components of eggs. This book focuses mainly on biologically active substances derived from egg components and their potential use. These include substances with anti-microbial, anti-adhesive, immunomodulatory, anti-cancer, anti-hypertensive, and anti-oxidant properties.