Comparative study on the incidence and outcomes of pigmented versus non pigmented keratomycosis
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2011 Purpose: To determine the incidence, outcomes and establish factors determining visual prognosis of keratomycosis due to pigmented fungi in comparison with nonpigmented fungi.
Prajna Lalitha +2 more
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Mathematical Modeling Predicts Enhanced Growth of X-Ray Irradiated Pigmented Fungi [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 Ionizing radiation is known for its cytotoxic and mutagenic properties. However, recent evidence suggests that chronic sub-lethal irradiation stimulates the growth of melanin-pigmented (melanized) fungi, supporting the hypothesis that interactions ...
Ekaterina Dadachova +2 more
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Fatal Pulmonary Phaeohyphomycosis Associated with Large Vessel Thrombosis in a Dog [PDF]
MicroorganismsPhaeohyphomycosis is an opportunistic fungal infection caused by dematiaceous fungi and is considered uncommon in dogs, particularly when associated with visceral or systemic involvement.
Clara Almeida Azerêdo +9 more
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Subcutaneous phaeohypomycosis clinically presenting as bursitis [PDF]
GMS Hygiene and Infection ControlIntroduction: Phaeohyphomycosis is a spectrum of infections caused by dematiaceous pigmented fungi. Casereport: A 57 year old man with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus presented with a well circumscribed swelling of the posterior aspect of the ...
Anbuselvan Sivaranjani +3 more
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Disseminated Phaeohyphomycosis Due to Alternaria alternata in a Liver Transplant Recipient: Successful Treatment With Isavuconazole, a Case Report and Literature Review [PDF]
Case Reports in TransplantationPhaeohyphomycoses are a heterogeneous group of diseases caused by several genera of pigmented fungi, also called dematiaceous fungi. These organisms are increasingly recognized as emerging opportunistic pathogens in immunocompromised patients ...
Steven Tapia-Villacis +3 more
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Antibacterial, antibiofilm, and antiproliferative properties of Aspergillus frequens-derived pigment [PDF]
Microbial Cell FactoriesBackground Filamentous fungi produce a broad spectrum of colored secondary metabolites that are largely used in various industries, including food, cosmetics, fabrics, and medications. This study explores, for the first time, the potential of Aspergillus
Asmaa S. Yassein +2 more
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Biodiversity of Pigmented Fungi Isolated from Marine Environment in La Réunion Island, Indian Ocean: New Resources for Colored Metabolites [PDF]
Journal of Fungi (Basel, Switzerland), 2017 Laurent Dufossé +2 more
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Use of pigmented fungi as additives in aquaculture
Aquaculture InternationalAbstract Lately, the need for a shift towards more sustainable aquaculture practices has become essential to ensure the industry’s long-term viability. While the cost of raw materials remains high, policymakers also highlight the need to reduce aquaculture’s environmental footprint.
Eleni Miliou +2 more
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Basidiomycete pigments as sustainable food colorants and stabilizers: from fungal biology to industrial potential [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyPigmented Basidiomycete fungi are emerging as multifunctional and environmentally friendly substitutes to man-made food coloring. In addition to their bright colors, pigments from these fungi, including melanin, pulvini acids, carotenoids, and ...
Samantha C. Karunarathna +16 more
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Fungi as a Potential Source of Pigments: Harnessing Filamentous Fungi [PDF]
Frontiers in Chemistry, 2020 The growing concern over the harmful effects of synthetic colorants on both the consumer and the environment has raised a strong interest in natural coloring alternatives. As a result the worldwide demand for colorants of natural origin is rapidly increasing in the food, cosmetic and textile sectors. Natural colorants have the capacity to be used for a
Rishu Kalra +2 more
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