Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 25, 2024
The
ability
of
Deinococcus
bacteria
to
survive
in
harsh
environments,
such
as
high
radiation,
extreme
temperature,
and
dryness,
is
mainly
attributed
the
generation
unique
pigments,
especially
carotenoids.
Although
limited
number
natural
pigments
produced
by
these
restricts
their
industrial
potential,
metabolic
engineering
synthetic
biology
can
significantly
increase
pigment
yield
expand
application
prospects.
In
this
study,
we
review
properties,
biosynthetic
pathways,
functions
key
enzymes
genes
related
explore
strategies
for
improving
production
through
gene
editing
optimization
culture
conditions.
Additionally,
studies
have
highlighted
role
antioxidant
activity
radiation
resistance,
particularly
emphasizing
critical
deinoxanthin
D.
radiodurans
.
future,
bacterial
will
broad
prospects
food
industry,
drug
production,
space
exploration,
where
they
serve
indicators
antioxidants
protect
astronauts’
health
during
long-term
flights.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(8), P. 1923 - 1923
Published: April 16, 2023
In
addition
to
fulfilling
their
function
of
giving
color,
many
natural
pigments
are
known
as
interesting
bioactive
compounds
with
potential
health
benefits.
These
have
various
applications.
recent
times,
in
the
food
industry,
there
has
been
a
spread
pigment
application
fields,
such
pharmacology
and
toxicology,
textile
printing
industry
dairy
fish
almost
all
major
classes
being
used
at
least
one
sector
industry.
this
scenario,
cost-effective
benefits
for
will
be
welcome,
but
they
obscured
by
people.
Obtaining
easily
usable,
non-toxic,
eco-sustainable,
cheap
biodegradable
represents
future
which
researchers
should
invest.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(12), P. 2920 - 2920
Published: Dec. 4, 2023
Microbial
pigments
have
many
structures
and
functions
with
excellent
characteristics,
such
as
being
biodegradable,
non-toxic,
ecologically
friendly,
constituting
an
important
source
of
pigments.
Industrial
production
presents
a
bottleneck
in
cost
that
restricts
large-scale
commercialization.
However,
microbial
are
progressively
gaining
popularity
because
their
health
advantages.
The
development
metabolic
engineering
reduction
the
bioprocess
using
industry
by-products
opened
possibilities
for
quality
improvements
all
phases.
We
thus
addressing
several
points
related
to
pigments,
including
major
classes
found,
advantages
use,
biotechnological
applications
different
industrial
sectors,
impacts
on
environment
society.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 863 - 863
Published: April 2, 2023
Nanosized
antioxidants
are
highly
advantageous
in
terms
of
versatility
and
pharmacokinetics,
with
respect
to
conventional
molecular
ones.
Melanin-like
materials,
artificial
species
inspired
by
natural
melanin,
combine
recognized
antioxidant
(AOX)
activity
a
unique
preparation
modification.
Due
this
documented
biocompatibility,
melanin
has
been
incorporated
into
variety
nanoparticles
(NP)
order
give
new
platforms
for
nanomedicine
enhanced
AOX
activity.
In
review
article,
we
first
discuss
the
chemical
mechanisms
behind
materials
context
inhibition
radical
chain
reaction
responsible
peroxidation
biomolecules.
We
also
focus
briefly
on
properties
melanin-like
NP,
considering
effect
parameters
such
as
size,
methods
surface
functionalization
them.
Then,
consider
most
recent
relevant
applications
NPs
that
able
counteract
ferroptosis
be
involved
treatment
important
diseases
affect,
e.g.,
cardiovascular
nervous
systems,
well
kidneys,
liver
articulations.
A
specific
section
will
dedicated
cancer
treatment,
since
role
is
still
very
debated.
Finally,
propose
future
strategies
development
better
understanding
materials.
particular,
composition
structure
these
debated,
they
present
high
level
variability.
Thus,
mechanism
interaction
nanostructures
different
radicals
reactive
would
design
more
effective
nano-agents.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
71(24), P. 9243 - 9254
Published: June 12, 2023
Pigments
are
involved
in
many
aspects
of
human
life,
including
food,
cosmetics,
and
textiles.
At
present,
the
pigment
market
is
mainly
occupied
by
synthetic
pigments.
However,
pigments
have
gradually
presented
safety
environmental
problems.
Therefore,
humans
begun
to
focus
on
use
natural
In
contrast
extraction
from
plants
animals,
production
microbial
fermentation
not
affected
season
region.
This
review
highlights
recent
advances
synthesis
pigments,
classifying
them
into
various
groups,
flavonoids,
isoprenoids,
porphyrins,
N-heterocyclics,
polyketides,
others.
The
biosynthetic
pathways
for
each
group
elucidated
along
with
latest
progress
made
enhancing
efficiency
both
non-natural
microorganisms.
Additionally,
challenges
associated
economically
producing
using
microorganisms
also
discussed.
provides
a
reference
researchers
replace
Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
healthcare
industry
can
greatly
benefit
from
natural
colorants
as
bioactive
component
integrated
textiles.
These
textiles
are
perfect
for
use
in
because
they
biocompatible,
have
antimicrobial
characteristics
and
sustainable.
It
is
an
exciting
new
development
that
might
replace
harmful
synthetic
dyes
with
safer
more
practical
options
of
bio-colorants
makes
them
both
biocompatible
antimicrobial.
By
facilitating
quicker
healing
warding
off
infections,
these
further
add
to
improved
outcomes.
also
helps
fund
research
into
smart
clothes
track
vital
signs
better
care
patients.
Incorporating
the
focus
this
review
paper
which
will
examine
different
sources
fabrication
methods.
In
addition,
work
discuss
obstacles
future
possibilities
bio-colorant
technology
advancement
textile
sectors.
Developing
monitor
health
parameters,
improving
wound
dressings
properties
creating
fabrics
surgical
garments
hospital
linens
all
potential
uses
Patients
wear
protect
themselves
ultraviolet
rays
materials
could
find
environmentally
friendly
medical
supplies.
Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
69(3), P. 981 - 1001
Published: April 19, 2021
Abstract
Synthetic
derivatives
are
currently
used
instead
of
pigments
in
many
applicative
fields,
from
food
to
feed,
pharmaceutical
diagnostic,
agronomy
industry.
Progress
organic
chemistry
allowed
obtain
rather
cheap
compounds
covering
the
whole
color
spectrum.
However,
several
concerns
arise
this
chemical
approach,
as
it
is
mainly
based
on
nonrenewable
resources
such
fossil
oil,
and
toxicity
or
carcinogenic
properties
products
and/or
precursors
may
be
harmful
for
personnel
involved
productive
processes.
In
scenario,
microorganisms
their
represent
a
colorful
world
discover
reconsider.
Each
living
bacterial
strain
source
secondary
metabolites
with
peculiar
functions.
The
aim
review
link
physiological
role
potential
use
different
biotechnological
fields.
This
enormous
supports
big
challenge
development
strategies
useful
identify,
produce,
purify
right
pigment
desired
application.
At
end
ideal
journey
through
pigments,
attention
will
focused
melanin
compounds,
whose
production
relies
upon
techniques
ranging
natural
producers,
heterologous
hosts,
isolated
enzymes.
green
workflow,
starting
final
point
production.
Fermentation,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(9), P. 460 - 460
Published: Sept. 14, 2022
Pigments
from
bacteria,
fungi,
yeast,
cyanobacteria,
and
microalgae
have
been
gaining
more
demand
in
the
food,
leather,
textile
industries
due
to
their
natural
origin
effective
bioactive
functions.
Mass
production
of
microbial
pigments
using
inexpensive
ecofriendly
agro-industrial
residues
is
current
research
low
cost,
origin,
waste
utilization,
high
pigment
stimulating
characteristics.
A
wide
range
substrates
has
employed
submerged
fermentation
as
carbon
nitrogen
sources
enhance
these
microorganisms
obtain
required
quantity
pigments.
Submerged
proven
yield
when
added
with
agro-waste
residues.
Hence,
this
review,
aspects
potential
pigmented
microbes
such
diversity,
that
stimulate
a
few
under
culture
conditions,
identification,
ecological
functions
are
detailed
for
benefit
industrial
personnel,
researchers,
other
entrepreneurs
explore
multifaceted
applications.
In
addition,
some
important
covered
herein
disseminate
knowledge.
