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Biosynthesis of Microbial Pigment-Mediated Nanoparticles and Its Biomedical Applications

Humma Niaz Malik1, Subhasree Ray1, Soumya Pandit1

  • 1Department of Life Sciences, School of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry
|October 12, 2025
PubMed

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Microbial pigments are eco-friendly sources for synthesizing nanoparticles (NPs). These biocompatible NPs show promise as anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant agents for biomedical applications.

Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Microbes produce bioactive compounds with biomedical applications.
  • Microbial pigments are gaining industrial and research attention.
  • Microbial pigment-mediated nanoparticle (NP) synthesis is an emerging field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review microbial pigments used for NP synthesis.
  • To highlight the applications of these NPs in medicine and diagnostics.
  • To discuss future prospects of microbial pigment-derived NPs.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing various microbial pigments (e.g., melanin, phycocyanin, carotenoids).
  • Synthesizing different types of NPs (e.g., silver, gold) with diverse shapes and sizes.
  • Investigating the biomedical applications of synthesized NPs.

Main Results:

  • Diverse microbial pigments can mediate NP synthesis.
  • Synthesized NPs exhibit anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.
  • Microbial pigment-based NP synthesis is eco-friendly and cost-effective.

Conclusions:

  • Microbial pigments offer a sustainable route for NP production.
  • These NPs hold significant potential for medical and diagnostic applications.
  • Further research can expand the utility of microbial pigment-derived NPs.
Keywords:
anticancer agentsantioxidantscanthaxanthingold nanoparticlesmelaninmonascussilver nanoparticles

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