Bacterioruberin (C50 Carotenoid): Nutritional and Biomedical Potential of a Microbial Pigment
Rosa María Martínez-Espinosa, Begoña Olmedilla-Alonso, Elena Rodríguez Rodríguez · 2025
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Description
Rosa María Martínez-Espinosa and co-authors reviewed in 2025 the health potential of bacterioruberin, a red pigment made by salt-loving microbes. These organisms thrive in brines under fierce sun and salt stress. The pigment shields them, and it is their main coloring agent. Studies report a striking range of effects in the lab.
Reported benefits include anti-tumor, immune-tuning, and antioxidant action, plus protection for skin and help with blood fats and sugars. The pigment may even help preserve sperm cells in freezing. The authors survey the molecule's structure and its relatives, then weigh the evidence for each claimed benefit. They see real promise for foods, supplements, and medicines, while noting that human evidence remains early.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Rosa María Martínez-Espinosa, Begoña Olmedilla-Alonso, Elena Rodríguez Rodríguez |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 49 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |