Technologies

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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