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Recent Advances in Characterization of Melanin Pigments in Biological Samples
The melanin pigments eumelanin (EM) and pheomelanin (PM), which are dark brown to black and yellow to reddish-brown, respectively, are widely found among vertebrates.
K. Wakamatsu, S. Ito
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Advances in biomanufacturing and recent biological applications of the fundamental bacterial carotenoids: a comprehensive review [PDF]
Many research teams have prioritized the investigation of the biotechnological production of carotenoids in the last few decades due to their multipurpose application.
Khaled B. Al-Monofy +4 more
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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
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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
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Natural pigments are important sources for the screening of bioactive lead compounds. This article reviewed the chemistry and therapeutic potentials of over 570 colored molecules from plants, fungi, bacteria, insects, algae, and marine sources. Moreover,
Ardalan Pasdaran +3 more
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Anthocyanins are natural pigments that give a red, purple, and blue color to many plant, flower, fruit, and vegetable species. Their presence within the genus Citrus was first reported in 1916, and it is well-known that the red color of the flesh and ...
P. Rapisarda +4 more
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Biotechnological advances for improving natural pigment production: a state-of-the-art review
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
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Biopigments of Microbial Origin and Their Application in the Cosmetic Industry
Along with serving as a source of color, many microbial pigments have gained attention as interesting bioactive molecules with potential health advantages.
Manal Jameel Kiki
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EFFECT OF SOLVENT COMPOSITION ON THE EXTRACTION OF ANTHOCYANINS FROM BILBERRY FRUITS (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) [PDF]
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
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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
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