Novel carotenoids genetically engineered in a heterologous host
1Biosynthesis Group, Botanical Institute, J.W. Goethe Universität Frankfurt, P.O. Box 111932, D-60054, Frankfurt, Germany.
Chemistry & Biology
|July 3, 2003
Abstract:
Carotenoids are commercially important pigments that are essential for human health. Diverse carotenoids have been identified, but availability has impeded evaluation of their pharmaceutical potential. Molecular techniques have been developed to produce specific and novel carotenoids with improved biological activities.
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