Production of Fungal Pigments: Molecular Processes and Their Applications
Journal of Fungi, 2022 Due to the negative environmental and health effects of synthetic colorants, pigments of natural origins of plants and microbes constitute an abundant source for the food, cosmetic, textile, and pharmaceutical industries.
Lan Lin, Jianping Xu
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Oil-Based Fungal Pigment from Scytalidium cuboideum as a Textile Dye [PDF]
Journal of Fungi, 2020 Identification of effective natural dyes with the potential for low environmental impact has been a recent focus of the textile industry. Pigments derived from spalting fungi have previously shown promise as textile dyes; however, their use has required ...
Mardonio E. Palomino Agurto +4 more
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From Pigment Chemistry to Nanomaterials: Fungal Pigments as Reducing and Stabilizing Agents in Green Nanoparticle Synthesis [PDF]
MicroorganismsFungal pigments have gained attention as eco-friendly and versatile materials for green nanotechnology because of their varied chemical structures, inherent redox properties, and strong metal ion-binding capabilities. These pigments, such as polyketides,
Akshay Chavan +4 more
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Metabolic state-driven monitoring and control of abnormal pigment formation in sodium gluconate fermentation by Aspergillus niger [PDF]
Synthetic and Systems BiotechnologyAbnormal pigment formation during late-stage fungal fermentation poses a significant challenge to industrial product quality. This study established an integrated framework to understand and control pigmentation in Aspergillus niger sodium gluconate ...
Jingchun Sun +7 more
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Fungal Pigments and Their Roles Associated with Human Health [PDF]
Journal of Fungi, 2020 Fungi can produce myriad secondary metabolites, including pigments. Some of these pigments play a positive role in human welfare while others are detrimental. This paper reviews the types and biosynthesis of fungal pigments, their relevance to human health, including their interactions with host immunity, and recent progresses in their structure ...
Lan Lin, Jianping Xu
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Integrated Biorefinery of Rotted Date Fruits: One-Pot Co-Production of Lipids and Pigments by Talaromyces atroroseus PZ091940 and Valorization of Residual Biomass Wastes for Fungal Chitosan [PDF]
BiologySpoilage date palm fruits are produced in large quantities and represent an underutilized agrowaste resource. Their high sugar content and balanced nutrient composition make them promising candidates for microbial bioprocessing. This study explored their
Diana A. H. Al-Quwaie
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Mycology, 2017 Textile dyes and effluents are considered as one of the worst polluters of our priceless water sources and soils. New sources of natural pigments are getting particular research interests due to the toxicity produced by synthetic colouring agents.
Zannatul Chadni, Md Abu Reza
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Microorganisms, 2019 Marine-derived fungi that inhabit severe changing environments have gained increasing interest for their ability to produce structurally unique natural products.
Laurent Dufossé +2 more
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Fungal and Bacterial Pigments: Secondary Metabolites with Wide Applications [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2017 The demand for natural colors is increasing day by day due to harmful effects of some synthetic dyes. Bacterial and fungal pigments provide a readily available alternative source of naturally derived pigments.
Manik Prabhu Narsing Rao +3 more
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Post-treatment of Fungal Biomass to Enhance Pigment Production [PDF]
Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2019 A new post-treatment method of fungal biomass after fermentation is revealed. The post-treatment strategy was utilized to produce pigments as an additional valuable metabolite. Post-treatment included incubation at 95% relative humidity where the effects of harvesting time, light, and temperature were studied.
Rebecca Gmoser +3 more
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