Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most frequent cause of infection among non-fermenting
Gram-negative bacteria, predominantly affecting immunocompromised patients, but its …

Research into alternative renewable energy generation is a priority, due to the ever-
increasing concern of climate change. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are one potential avenue …

The demand for natural colors is increasing day by day due to harmful effects of some
synthetic dyes. Bacterial and fungal pigments provide a readily available alternative source …

A subject of great interest is the bioprospecting of microorganisms and their bioactive
byproducts, such as pigments. Microbial pigments have various benefits, including being …

Pyocyanin is a blue green phenazine pigment produced in large quantities by active
cultures of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, with advantageous applications in medicine …

Highlights•Agro-industrial waste generation.•Microbial sources for the production of
biopigments.•Bio-utilization of agro-industrial waste for microbial pigment production.• …

Pyocyanin was the first natural phenazine described. The molecule is synthesized by about
95% of the strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. From discovery up to now, pyocyanin has …

Microbial pigments play multiple roles in the ecosystem construction, survival, and fitness of
all kinds of organisms. Considerably, microbial (bacteria, fungi, yeast, and microalgae) …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is a pathogen that is recognized for its advanced antibiotic
resistance and its association with serious diseases such as ventilator-associated …

Background Pyocyanin, a specific extracellular secondary metabolite pigment produced by
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, exhibits redox activity and has toxic effects on mammalian cells …