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New insights and advances on pyomelanin production: from microbial synthesis to applications

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Pyomelanin is a brown-black phenolic polymer and results from the oxidation of homogentisic acid (HGA) in the L-tyrosine pathway. As part of the research for natural and active ingredients issued from realistic bioprocesses, this work re-evaluates the HGA pigment and makes an updated inventory of its syntheses, microbial pathways, and properties, with tracks and recent advances for its large-scale production. The mechanism of the HGA polymerization is also well documented. In alkaptonuria, pyomelanin formation leads to connective tissue damage and arthritis, most probably due to the ROS issued from HGA oxidation. While UV radiation on human melanin may generate degradation products, pyomelanin is not photodegradable, is hyperthermostable, and has other properties better than L-Dopa melanin. This review aims to raise awareness about the potential of this pigment for various applications, not only for skin coloring and protection but also for other cells, materials, and as a promising (semi)conductor for bioelectronics and energy.
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hal-03818589 , version 1 (18-10-2022)

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Faustine Lorquin, Philippe Piccerelle, Caroline Orneto, Maxime Robin, Jean Lorquin. New insights and advances on pyomelanin production: from microbial synthesis to applications. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2022, 49 (4), ⟨10.1093/jimb/kuac013⟩. ⟨hal-03818589⟩
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