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Gerson-Dirceu López^1,2,3, Gerardo Álvarez-Rivera³, Chiara Carazzone¹

¹Chemistry Department, Laboratory of Advanced Analytical Techniques in Natural Products (LATNAP), Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia.

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This review explores bacterial carotenoids, natural compounds with antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. It details methods for extracting and identifying these valuable molecules, including C30-skeleton carotenoids, for industrial applications.

Keywords:

Bacterial carotenoids HPLC separation MS analysis cell disruption industrial applications

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Area of Science:

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Natural Product Chemistry

Background:

Natural carotenoids possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties, driving demand in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutraceutical, and food industries.
Bacterial production of carotenoids, including unique C30-skeleton types, is gaining industrial interest as a novel source.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and condense methodologies for extracting and identifying bacterial carotenoids.
To provide a guide for identifying these metabolites in newly discovered bacterial strains.
To highlight the biosynthetic origins and potential commercial applications of bacterial carotenoids.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review focusing on extraction and characterization techniques for bacterial carotenoids.
Emphasis on high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) for analysis and identification.
Discussion of carotenoid biosynthetic pathways in bacteria.

Main Results:

A consolidated overview of diverse methodologies for bacterial carotenoid extraction and identification.
Detailed insights into the analysis of both C40 and C30 bacterial carotenoids.
Identification of HPLC-MS as a key technique for bacterial carotenoid characterization.

Conclusions:

Bacterial carotenoids represent a promising source of valuable natural compounds.
Standardized methodologies are crucial for efficient extraction and identification.
Further research into bacterial carotenoids can unlock significant commercial potential across various industries.