期刊
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
卷 176, 期 6, 页码 1551-1563出版社
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s12010-015-1676-1
关键词
Scytonemin; Antioxidant; Photoprotection; Sunscreen; Cyanobacteria; Cosmeceuticals; UV radiation
资金
- University Grant Commission (UGC), New Delhi, India
- DST, New Delhi, for INSPIRE fellowship
Cyanobacteria are the most promising group of photosynthetic microorganisms capable of producing an array of natural products of industrial importance. Scytonemin is a small hydrophobic alkaloid pigment molecules present in the extracellular sheath of several cyanobacteria as a protective mechanism against short wavelength solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It has great efficacy to minimize the production of reactive oxygen species and formation of DNA lesions. The biosynthesis of scytonemin is regulated by different physico-chemical stressors. Scytonemin display multiple roles, functioning as a potent UV sunscreen and antioxidant molecules, and can be exploited in cosmetic and other industries for the development of new cosmeceuticals. Herein, we review the occurrence, biosynthesis, and potential application of scytonemin in photoprotection, pharmaceuticals, and biomedical research.
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