Book chapter
Aquaculture and the production of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
New technologies in aquaculture : improving production efficiency, quality and environmental management, pp.866-891
Woodhead Publishing in food science, technology and nutrition, CRC Press : Woodhead Publishing
2009
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Abstract
Marine organisms are a rich source of biologically active compounds of interest for development as pharmaceuticals and alternative medicines. Aquaculture could play a key role in supplying these marine drugs for clinical trials and commercialisation. Using several case studies, this chapter reviews the opportunities and some problems associated with the development of marine aquaculture for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Future collaborative research in marine biotechnology and aquaculture could help transform the aquaculture industry by value adding marine species for their health benefits in niche markets.
Details
- Title
- Aquaculture and the production of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
- Creators
- Kirsten Benkendorff - Southern Cross University
- Contributors
- Gavin Burnell (Editor of compilation)
- Publication Details
- New technologies in aquaculture : improving production efficiency, quality and environmental management, pp.866-891
- Series
- Woodhead Publishing in food science, technology and nutrition
- Publisher
- CRC Press : Woodhead Publishing ; Boca Raton : Oxford
- Identifiers
- 3170; 991012821736002368
- Academic Unit
- Science; Faculty of Science and Engineering; Marine Ecology Research Centre; National Marine Science Centre; School of Environment, Science and Engineering
- Resource Type
- Book chapter