Structural characterization and antimicrobial activities of two Monascus orange pigment derived pigments [PDF]
Zhongguo niangzaoIn this study, two derivative pigments RA and RB were obtained by the reaction of Monascus orange pigment-rubropunctatin (O1) and monas- corubrin (O2) with ethanolamine, respectively.
ZHU Xiaozhen, LI Jiaqi, LIU Yana, MAO Yuqing, MA Xinyu, GAO Kunhui, GUO Jia, CHEN Mianhua
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Bioactive Pigments of Monascus purpureus: Identification and Characterization
Journal of Food and Pharmaceutical SciencesMonascus purpureus is a filamentous fungus that has long been recognized as one of the main producers of natural pigments. These pigments, including yellow (ankaflavin, monascin), orange (rubropunctatin, monascorubrin), and red (rubropunctamine ...
Resha Resmawati Shaleha +4 more
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Production of pigments by Monascus ruber CCT0302 in culture media containing maltose as substrate
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2022 The aim of this study was to show how maltose production residues can be used to obtain natural pigments by Monascus ruber CCT 3802 in solid and submerged cultures.
Camila Fernanda Dias Oliveira +2 more
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Effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Live Cell and Treated with Heat and Acid on Citrinin and Pigments of Monascus purpureus [PDF]
Pizhūhish va Nuāvarī dar ̒Ulūm va Sanāyi̒-i Ghaz̠āyī, 2020 Monascus purpureus can produce a wide range of natural pigments so attract the attention of food producers as substitute of synthetic colors. Monascus pigments usually accompanied with citrinin contamination which limits their wide application in foods ...
Hediyeh Davoudi Moghadam +4 more
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The cytotoxicity of cyclophosphamide is enhanced in combination with monascus pigment
Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, 2021 Monascus pigment is derived from red-mold rice fermented by monascus purpureus and utilized as a natural coloring agent and natural food additive in East Asia. Monascus pigment works as a radical scavenger. Some antioxidant combine cancer chemo-therapy to protect normal tissue because chemotherapy induce side effect for normal tissue.
Kurokawa, Hiromi +3 more
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Purified Monascus Pigments: Biological Activities and Mechanisms of Action. [PDF]
J Nat ProdMonascus pigments having yellow, orange, and red colors are widely studied for their potential beneficial properties. Many different biological activities have been reported regarding Monascus pigments and their derivatives, but the usual method is to test complex extracts from the mycelium of the fungus or from a fungus-fermented substrate.
Husakova M, Patakova P.
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Utilization of agro-industrial by-products in Monascus fermentation: a review
Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 2021 The Monascus fermentation industry has gained global attention. Its key products, i.e., pigments, functional food ingredients, food supplements, and medicinal use, are growing in the world’s market.
Ignatius Srianta +7 more
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Mannitol improves Monascus pigment biosynthesis with rice bran as a substrate in Monascus purpureus
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 To reduce the production cost of Monascus pigments (MPs), the utilization of rice bran (RB), an agricultural waste product, as a substrate in submerged fermentation was conducted in this study. To improve MP production, different nutritional ingredients including mannitol (Man), NH4NO3 (AN), ZnSO4 (Zn), and optimization (Opti), which was a synthesis of
Di Chen, Han Li
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Investigating the Effect of Sodium Azide and Nitrous Acid on the Morphological Characteristics of Monascus Purpureus and Pigment Production [PDF]
Biological Journal of Microorganism, 2021 Introduction: Monascus purpureus is a filamentous ascomycetes fungus that has the ability to produce natural pigments. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of mutagenic chemical agents of Sodium Azide and Nitro Acid on the ...
Reyhane Kolahdozan +3 more
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Natural pigment from Monascus: The production and therapeutic significance [PDF]
Journal of Applied Microbiology, 2022 AbstractObjectiveThe present review highlights the advantages of using natural colorant over the synthetic one. We have discussed the fermentation parameters that can enhance the productivity of Monascus pigment on agricultural wastes.BackgroundFood industry is looking for natural colours because these can enhance the esthetic value, attractiveness ...
Vishu Chaudhary +5 more
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