Synthetic coloring agents have been broadly utilized in several industries such as food,
pharmaceuticals, cosmetic and textile. Recent surveys on the potential of teratogenicity and …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Lichens, a unique symbiotic association between an
alga/cyanobacterium and a fungus, produce secondary metabolites that are a promising …

In addition to fulfilling their function of giving color, many natural pigments are known as
interesting bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. These compounds have …

Synthetic dyes and colourants have been the mainstay of the pigment industry for decades.
Researchers are eager to find a more environment friendly and non-toxic substitute because …

The present study explores natural pigments as sustainable alternatives to synthetic textile
dyes. Due to their therapeutic applications and easy production, fungal pigments have …

Synthetic derivatives are currently used instead of pigments in many applicative fields, from
food to feed, from pharmaceutical to diagnostic, from agronomy to industry. Progress in …

The largest and fastest growing industry in the world is electronic industries and the
generation of waste are emerging problem. Electronic wastes are the source of precious …

Endophytic microbial communities of lichen are emerging as novel microbial resources and
for exploration of potential biotechnological applications. Here, we focused on a medicinal …

Lycopene β-cyclase is one of the key enzymes in the biosynthesis of carotenoids, which
catalyzes the β-cyclization of both ends of lycopene to produce β-carotene. Lycopene β …

The present study reports the production, extraction, partial characterization, biological
activities and use in textile dyeing of an orange pigment from Metabacillus idriensis strain …