Bioproduction and optimization of newly characterized melanin pigment from Streptomyces djakartensis NSS-3 with its anticancer, antimicrobial, and radioprotective properties

Abstract Background Melanin is a natural pigment that is considered a promising biomaterial for numerous biotechnological applications across several industries. Melanin has biomedical applications as antimicrobial, anticancer, and antioxidant properties. Additionally, in the pharmaceutical and cosm...

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Published in:	Microbial Cell Factories
Main Authors:	Nessma A. El-Zawawy, El-Refaie Kenawy, Sara Ahmed, Shimaa El-Sapagh
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-01-01
Subjects:	Melanin bioproduction Actinobacteria Response surface optimization Radioprotection Antimicrobial
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12934-023-02276-y