Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Chemical Sciences
Title: | Melanin from Sponge Associated Bacteria |
Area: | Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Chemical Sciences |
Focus Area: | Melanin Production |
Social Benefits: | Non cytotoxic
, Showing antioxidant activities |
Developing Agency: | CSIR-National Institute Of Oceanography (NIO), Goa |
Technology Readiness Index: | Lab Validation |
Email: | vsnmurty@nio.org |
| Website Link : | http://www.nio.org |
| Source (more info) : | https://t.ly/l_sb |
Brief Description
Description : | The sponge associated bacterium produces melanin extracellularly at a concentration of 50 mg/ml having various applications like -Non cytotoxic UV protectant with application in many products including sun screens, sunglasses, computer screens, tannin agents and organic dyes and biocompatible electronics The melanin is non cytotoxic to animal cells up to a concentration of 200 ppm while showing antioxidant activities at 2.5 ppm. |
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