For photosynthesis, phototrophic organisms necessarily synthesize not only chlorophylls but
also carotenoids. Many kinds of carotenoids are found in algae and, recently, taxonomic …

Carotenoids represent a large class of terpenoids characterized by an extensively
conjugated polyene chain. The conjugation system imparts carotenoids with excellent light …

Carotenoids (CARs) are a group of pigments that perform several important physiological
functions in all kingdoms of living organisms. CARs serve as protective agents, which are …

Bacteria from the phylum Deinococcus–Thermus are known for their resistance to extreme
stresses including radiation, oxidation, desiccation and high temperature. Cultured …

Carotenoids are essential for photosynthesis and photoprotection in photosynthetic
organisms and beneficial for human health. Apocarotenoids derived from carotenoid …

Naturally occurring carotenoids are important sources of antioxidants, anti-cancer
compounds and anti-inflammatory agents and there is thus considerable market demand for …

Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002 is an ideal model cyanobacterium for functional genomics
and biotechnological applications through metabolic engineering. A gene expression …

Abstract The photoactive Orange Carotenoid Protein (OCP) photoprotects cyanobacteria
cells by quenching singlet oxygen and excess excitation energy. Its N-terminal domain is the …

Erythrobacter flavus strain KJ5 (formerly called Erythrobacter sp. strain KJ5) is a yellowish
marine bacterium that was isolated from a hard coral Acropora nasuta in the Karimunjawa …

Carotenoids are used commercially for dietary supplements, cosmetics, and
pharmaceuticals because of their antioxidant activity. In this study, colored microorganisms …