Bacterioruberin extracts from a genetically modified hyperpigmented Haloferax volcanii strain: Antioxidant activity and bioactive properties on sperm cells

ConclusionsHVLON3 is an excellent source of natural microbial C50 carotenoids with applicability in Biotechnology, Biomedical and Veterinary fields. HVLON3 Bctr ‐extract improves the quality of cryopreserved ram sperm cells and could be applied to increase insemination yields.Significance and Impact of the StudyThis study provides insight on the bioactive properties of a bioproduct derived from haloarchaea (carotenoids) which are so far underexploited.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Applied Microbiology - November 25, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: Lucia Zalazar, Pablo Pagola, Mar ía Victoria Miró, María Sandra Churio, Micaela Cerletti, Celeste Martínez, María Iniesta‐Cuerda, Ana Josefa Soler Valls, Andreina Cesari, Rosana De Castro Tags: Original Article Source Type: research