Antagonistic Roles of Gallates and Ascorbic Acid in Pyomelanin Biosynthesis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00284-021-02655-x
Abstract: Primarily synthesized for chelating metal ions from the surrounding media, the pyomelanin plays an important role in bacterial virulence where it is needed for infection and biofilm formation as well as protection from host immune… read more here.
Keywords: pseudomonas aeruginosa; pyomelanin; biofilm formation; ascorbic acid ... See more keywords
Bacterial melanin production by heterologous expression of 4‑hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase from Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.04.061
Abstract: Pyomelanin is a reddish-brown pigment produced by bacteria of different genera and plays a variety of physiological roles. Proposals have been regarding the use of pyomelanin in various environmental, industrial and, more recently, cosmetic applications.… read more here.
Keywords: pseudomonas aeruginosa; production; melanin; pyomelanin ... See more keywords
L-tyrosine induces the production of a pyomelanin-like pigment by the parasitic yeast-form of Histoplasma capsulatum.
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DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myx068
Abstract: Melanization of Histoplasma capsulatum remains poorly described, particularly in regards to the forms of melanin produced. In the present study, 30 clinical and environmental H. capsulatum strains were grown in culture media with or without… read more here.
Keywords: pyomelanin; yeast; capsulatum; histoplasma capsulatum ... See more keywords
Pyomelanin from Pseudoalteromonas lipolytica reduces biofouling
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DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.12773
Abstract: Members of the marine bacterial genus Pseudoalteromonas are efficient producers of antifouling agents that exert inhibitory effects on the settlement of invertebrate larvae. The production of pigmented secondary metabolites by Pseudoalteromonas has been suggested to… read more here.
Keywords: pseudoalteromonas lipolytica; settlement; pyomelanin; pyomelanin pseudoalteromonas ... See more keywords
Pleiotropic Effects of Hfq on the Cytochrome c Content and Pyomelanin Production in Shewanella oneidensis
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.01289-22
Abstract: In bacteria, Hfq has been implicated in regulation of diverse biological processes posttranslationally. In S. oneidensis, Hfq affects the content of cytos c that serve as the basis of its respiratory versatility and potential application… read more here.
Keywords: shewanella oneidensis; pyomelanin; pyomelanin production; content ... See more keywords