Ecological and biotechnological aspects of pigmented microbes: A way forward in development of food and pharmaceutical grade pigments
R Chatragadda, L Dufossé - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
Microbial pigments play multiple roles in the ecosystem construction, survival, and fitness of
all kinds of organisms. Considerably, microbial (bacteria, fungi, yeast, and microalgae) …
all kinds of organisms. Considerably, microbial (bacteria, fungi, yeast, and microalgae) …
Biotechnological activities and applications of bacterial pigments violacein and prodigiosin
In this review, we discuss violacein and prodigiosin, two chromogenic bacterial secondary
metabolites that have diverse biological activities. Although both compounds were …
metabolites that have diverse biological activities. Although both compounds were …
Mitigating negative impacts of heat stress in growing rabbits via dietary prodigiosin supplementation
The adverse influences of elevated ambient temperatures during the summer season on the
rabbit industry have received increased global attention. Prodigiosin (PRG) is a natural …
rabbit industry have received increased global attention. Prodigiosin (PRG) is a natural …
Prodigiosin: A promising biomolecule with many potential biomedical applications
GA Islan, B Rodenak-Kladniew, N Noacco… - …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Pigments are among the most fascinating molecules found in nature and used by human
civilizations since the prehistoric ages. Although most of the bio-dyes reported in the …
civilizations since the prehistoric ages. Although most of the bio-dyes reported in the …
High‐level production of microbial prodigiosin: A review
R Han, R Xiang, J Li, F Wang… - Journal of Basic …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Prodigiosin is a natural red pigment derived primarily from secondary metabolites of
microorganisms, especially Serratia marcescens. It can also be chemically synthesized …
microorganisms, especially Serratia marcescens. It can also be chemically synthesized …
Recent advancements in high-level synthesis of the promising clinical drug, prodigiosin
CH Yip, O Yarkoni, J Ajioka, KL Wan… - Applied microbiology and …, 2019 - Springer
Prodigiosin, a red linear tripyrrole pigment and a member of the prodiginine family, is
normally secreted by the human pathogen Serratia marcescens as a secondary metabolite …
normally secreted by the human pathogen Serratia marcescens as a secondary metabolite …
Treatment of real aquaculture effluent using bacteria-based bioflocculant produced by Serratia marcescens
Aquaculture effluent contributes to surface water pollution. Coagulation, flocculation, and
sedimentation are currently the best practices in aquaculture effluent treatment, and the …
sedimentation are currently the best practices in aquaculture effluent treatment, and the …
Bioprocessing of marine chitinous wastes for the production of bioactive prodigiosin
Recently, microbial prodigiosin (PG) has received much attention due to its numerous
beneficial applications. The aim of this study was to establish the bioprocessing of marine …
beneficial applications. The aim of this study was to establish the bioprocessing of marine …
Assessing the effect of multiple variables on the production of bioflocculant by Serratia marcescens: Flocculating activity, kinetics, toxicity, and flocculation mechanism
Bioflocculants gain attention as alternatives to chemical flocculants because they are more
environmentally friendly and highly biodegradable. This study aims to improve the …
environmentally friendly and highly biodegradable. This study aims to improve the …
Recent advances in prodigiosin as a bioactive compound in nanocomposite applications
Bionanocomposites based on natural bioactive entities have gained importance due to their
abundance; renewable and environmentally benign nature; and outstanding properties with …
abundance; renewable and environmentally benign nature; and outstanding properties with …