Results 1 to 10 of about 167,754 (305)
Betalains in Some Species of the Amaranthaceae Family: A Review [PDF]
Antioxidants, 2018 Natural pigments are largely distributed in the plant kingdom. They belong to diverse groups, with distinct biochemical pathways. Betalains with colours that range from yellow to red-violet can de divided into two main subgroups: betaxanthins and ...
Maria Graça Miguel
doaj +4 more sources
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.
europepmc +3 more sources
The Devil Lies in the Details: Small Structural and Chemical Changes in Iron Oxide Pigments Largely Alter the Biological Outcomes in Macrophages [PDF]
NanomaterialsBecause of their technical qualities, such as resistance to fading and to high temperatures, mineral pigments are still widely used. Among mineral pigments, iron oxide pigments represent a widely used class, because of their diversity of shades (from ...
Marianne Vitipon +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
Progress on the Extraction, Separation, Biological Activity, and Delivery of Natural Plant Pigments
Molecules, 2023 Natural plant pigments are safe and have low toxicity, with various nutrients and biological activities. However, the extraction, preservation, and application of pigments are limited due to the instability of natural pigments. Therefore, it is necessary
Xianwen Lu +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Ilmu Kelautan, 2021 Currently, there are only six species in the genus Seonamhaeicola, i.e., Seonamhaeicola aphaedonensis, S. algicola, S. marinus, S. acroporae, S. maritimus, and S. sediminis. These bacteria have typical yellow or orange color. Among the identified strains,
Tatas Hardo Panintingjati Brotosudarmo +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 2023 Background Nanotechnology is a promising technology in many fields including agriculture. So, this investigation aimed to study effect of curcumin (CUR) with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nano-compositeat 0, 20, 40 and 60 mg L−1 on physiochemical attributes of
Faten S. Zaki +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Agro-Industrial Residues: Eco-Friendly and Inexpensive Substrates for Microbial Pigments Production
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2021 Many commodities are abundantly produced around the world, including soybean, corn, rice sugarcane, cassava, coffee, fruits, and many others. These productions are responsible for the generation of enormous amounts of daily residues, such as cassava and ...
Fernanda Cortez Lopes +1 more
doaj +1 more source
EFFECT OF SOLVENT COMPOSITION ON THE EXTRACTION OF ANTHOCYANINS FROM BILBERRY FRUITS (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) [PDF]
Natural Resources and Sustainable Development, 2021 Anthocyanins are the pigments responsible for the color of bilberry fruits (Vaccinium myrtillus L.). The biological effects of these pigments include the antioxidant activity, and from this point of view anthocyanin-rich fruits or extracts are ...
Memete Adriana Ramona +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Biology, 2022 Bacterial pigments (e.g., melanin and carotenoids) are considered to be among the most important secondary metabolites due to their various pharmacological activities against cancer and microbial resistance. Different pigmented bacterial strains were isolated from soil samples from El Mahmoudiyah governance and screened for their antimicrobial activity.
Yahya H. Shahin +3 more
openaire +3 more sources
Biotechnological advances for improving natural pigment production: a state-of-the-art review
Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 2022 In current years, natural pigments are facing a fast-growing global market due to the increase of people’s awareness of health and the discovery of novel pharmacological effects of various natural pigments, e.g., carotenoids, flavonoids, and curcuminoids.
Xiaomei Lyu +5 more
doaj +1 more source