# Microbial Metabolism and Applications

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  "title": "Microbial Metabolism and Applications",
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This cluster of papers explores the chemistry, biology, biosynthesis, and applications of microbial pigments, with a focus on their use as food colorants and their potential biotechnological production. It also delves into the anticancer properties of prodigiosin and other secondary metabolites, particularly from Monascus fungi.

Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap.

Source: https://openalex.org/T12673

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