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Biopigments of Microbial Origin and Their Application in the Cosmetic Industry
Cosmetics, 2023 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]
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
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Microorganisms, 2021 Microbial pigments play multiple roles in the ecosystem construction, survival, and fitness of all kinds of organisms. Considerably, microbial (bacteria, fungi, yeast, and microalgae) pigments offer a wide array of food, drug, colorants, dyes, and ...
Ramesh Chatragadda, Laurent Dufossé
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Plant Flavonoids: Chemical Characteristics and Biological Activity
Molecules, 2021 In recent years, more attention has been paid to natural sources of antioxidants. Flavonoids are natural substances synthesized in several parts of plants that exhibit a high antioxidant capacity. They are a large family, presenting several classes based
M. C. Dias, D. Pinto, Artur M. S. Silva
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Assessment of the Use of Infrared Laser for Dynamic Laser Speckle (DLS) Technique
Agriculture, 2023 Dynamic laser speckle (DLS) analysis is a very sensitive technique to measure biological activity within samples. In agriculture, the technique is applied to monitor seed germination, but external light, water content, and pigments affect the ...
Ellem W. N. Contado +5 more
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Application of Red Cabbage Anthocyanins as pH-Sensitive Pigments in Smart Food Packaging and Sensors
Polymers, 2022 Anthocyanins are excellent antioxidant/antimicrobial agents as well as pH-sensitive indicators that provide new prospects to foster innovative smart packaging systems due to their ability to improve food shelf life and detect physicochemical and ...
R. Abedi-Firoozjah +7 more
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Antioxidant Activity and Healthy Benefits of Natural Pigments in Fruits: A Review
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021 Natural pigments, including carotenoids, flavonoids and anthocyanidins, determine the attractive color of fruits. These natural pigments are essential secondary metabolites, which play multiple roles in the whole life cycle of plants and are ...
Wang-jin Lu +6 more
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Human hair pigmentation – biological aspects [PDF]
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008 SynopsisSkin and hair colour contribute significantly to our overall visual appearance and to social/sexual communication. Despite their shared origins in the embryologic neural crest, the hair follicle and epidermal pigmentary units occupy distinct, although open, cutaneous compartments. They can be distinguished principally on the basis of the former’
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Grape Pomace Valorization by Extraction of Phenolic Polymeric Pigments: A Review
Processes, 2022 In recent years there has been a growing concern about environmental pollution linked to the generation of agroindustrial waste. The wine industry generates approximately 8.49 million tons of grape pomace per year worldwide; this residue can be used to ...
Lilisbet Castellanos-Gallo +7 more
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Developmental dynamics of cone photoreceptors in the eel [PDF]
, 2009 Background: Many fish alter their expressed visual pigments during development. The number of retinal opsins expressed and their type is normally related to the environment in which they live.
Bowmaker, JK +11 more
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