Multiple Roles of Photosynthetic and Sunscreen Pigments in Cyanobacteria Focusing on the Oxidative Stress
Cyanobacteria have two types of sunscreen pigments, scytonemin and mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs). These secondary metabolites are thought to play multiple roles against several environmental stresses such as UV radiation and desiccation. Not only the large molar absorption coefficients of thes...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-05-01
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| Series: | Metabolites |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/3/2/463 |