ReviewJournal of microbiology and biotechnology2024
Bacterial Pigments as a Promising Alternative to Synthetic Colorants: From Fundamentals to Applications.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Bacterial Pigments as Potential Antitumor Agents Against Gastrointestinal Cancers: A Comprehensive Systematic Review.Biotechnology and applied biochemistry · 2026Pooled it
- Microbial pigments as multi-functional cosmeceuticals: mechanism of action and sustainable production.Archives of microbiology · 2026Review
- Agro-industrial fruit peel powders as substrates for pigment production by Penicillium sp. UFPEDA 2569 and evaluation of antioxidant and antibacterial activities.International microbiology : the official journal of the Spanish Society for Microbiology · 2026Article
- Microbial bioindicators for multidimensional assessment of environmental alterations and ecosystem functioning.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2026Review
- Bioactive pigment production by marine bacteria from Colombian estuarine and deep-sea environments.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Anticancer and immune effect of the extracted brownOpen veterinary journal · 2026Article
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- Advances in biomanufacturing and recent biological applications of the fundamental bacterial carotenoids: a comprehensive review.Microbial cell factories · 2025Review
- A comprehensive review on violacein production by microbial fermentation.Biodesign research · 2025Review
- Identification of a Red Pigment-Producing Strain ofMicroorganisms · 2025Article
- Exploring pigment-producing Streptomyces as an alternative source to synthetic pigments: diversity, biosynthesis, and biotechnological applications. A review.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2025Review
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Abstract
Pigments find widespread application in the fields of food, medicine, textiles, and cosmetics. At present, synthetic colorants dominate the global pigment market. However, the environmental and health hazards associated with synthetic colorants have spurred extensive research on eco-friendly and safe alternatives. Natural pigments are particularly intriguing for meeting consumer demands and sustainable development, as they not only exhibit various vibrant color shades without discernible toxic side effects but also offer additional healthful features such as antibacterial, antioxidant, anticancer, and antiviral properties compared with their synthetic counterparts. Among natural sources, bacterial strains share distinct advantages for large-scale pigment production because of their intrinsic robustness of cellular metabolic systems. This review comprehensively outlines the bacterial sources, extraction and purification methods, structural characteristics, biological activities, and potential applications of typical pigments, including but not limited to violacein, indigoidine, melanin, carotenoids, prodigiosin, and rhodopsin. Additionally, it underscores the primary obstacles to the development and production of bacterial pigments for commercial applications, discussing feasible strategies for overcoming production bottlenecks. This work also provides valuable insights for the scientific and rational advancement of bacterial pigment development.
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