From extraction to advanced analytical methods: The challenges of melanin analysis
The generic term “melanin “describes a black pigment of biological origin, although some
melanins can be brown or even yellow. The pigment is characterized as a heterogenic …
melanins can be brown or even yellow. The pigment is characterized as a heterogenic …
Fungi as a potential source of pigments: harnessing filamentous fungi
The growing concern over the harmful effects of synthetic colorants on both the consumer
and the environment has raised a strong interest in natural coloring alternatives. As a result …
and the environment has raised a strong interest in natural coloring alternatives. As a result …
Fungal pigments and their prospects in different industries
The public's demand for natural, eco-friendly, and safe pigments is significantly increasing in
the current era. Natural pigments, especially fungal pigments, are receiving more attention …
the current era. Natural pigments, especially fungal pigments, are receiving more attention …
Genomes and secretomes of Ascomycota fungi reveal diverse functions in plant biomass decomposition and pathogenesis
Background The dominant fungi in arid grasslands and shrublands are members of the
Ascomycota phylum. Ascomycota fungi are important drivers in carbon and nitrogen cycling …
Ascomycota phylum. Ascomycota fungi are important drivers in carbon and nitrogen cycling …
Natural pigments of bacterial origin and their possible biomedical applications
RS Celedón, LB Díaz - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
Microorganisms are considered one of the most promising niches for prospecting,
production, and application of bioactive compounds of biotechnological interest. Among …
production, and application of bioactive compounds of biotechnological interest. Among …
Current insights in fungal importance—a comprehensive review
Besides plants and animals, the Fungi kingdom describes several species characterized by
various forms and applications. They can be found in all habitats and play an essential role …
various forms and applications. They can be found in all habitats and play an essential role …
Fungal pigments: Carotenoids, riboflavin, and polyketides with diverse applications
Natural pigments and colorants have seen a substantial increase in use over the last few
decades due to their eco-friendly and safe properties. Currently, customer preferences for …
decades due to their eco-friendly and safe properties. Currently, customer preferences for …
Production of Bio-Based Pigments from Food Processing Industry By-Products (Apple, Pomegranate, Black Carrot, Red Beet Pulps) Using Aspergillus carbonarius
Food processing industry by-products (apple, pomegranate, black carrot, and red beet
pulps) were evaluated as raw materials in pigment production by the filamentous fungi …
pulps) were evaluated as raw materials in pigment production by the filamentous fungi …
Recent advances in characterization of melanin pigments in biological samples
The melanin pigments eumelanin (EM) and pheomelanin (PM), which are dark brown to
black and yellow to reddish-brown, respectively, are widely found among vertebrates. They …
black and yellow to reddish-brown, respectively, are widely found among vertebrates. They …
Optimization of melanin pigment production from the halotolerant black yeast Hortaea werneckii AS1 isolated from solar salter in Alexandria
Background Melanins are one of the magnificent natural pigments synthesized by a wide
range of microorganisms including different species of fungi and bacteria. Marine black …
range of microorganisms including different species of fungi and bacteria. Marine black …