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Melanina microbiana: biosíntesis, perspectivas funcionales y desafíos emergentes de investigación
Qiaolei Zhu1, Xiaodi Wang1, Yunping Zhu2,3,4
1Key Laboratory of Green Manufacturing and Biosynthesis of Food Bioactive Substances, General Chamber of Commerce, School of Food and Health, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China.
World journal of microbiology & biotechnology
|January 27, 2026
Resumen
La melanina microbiana, un pigmento sostenible de los microbios, es una alternativa prometedora a las opciones sintéticas. Los avances en ómicas e ingeniería genética están optimizando su producción y explorando nuevas aplicaciones.
Sus antecedentes:
- La melanina microbiana ofrece una alternativa sostenible a los pigmentos sintéticos.
- Diversas bacterias y hongos producen este pigmento natural.
- Los avances recientes se centran en su potencial biotecnológico.
Conclusiones:
- La producción y aplicación de melanina microbiana enfrentan desafíos.
- La integración de la biología sintética y las evaluaciones de seguridad es crucial para la industrialización.
- Se necesita más investigación para cerrar la brecha entre los hallazgos de laboratorio y el uso industrial.
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