Aryl polyene are yellow pigments produced by bacteria living in widely varying environments such as soil, the human intestines or other ecological niches. Embedded in the membrane of the bacteria, ...

Biosynthesis of the yellow aryl polyene protective pigments from simple precursors that are very widespread in bacteria. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

Bacteria can protect themselves from the attack of free radicals using specific natural products in their membranes. The biosynthesis of one of the most common protective pigments that could also be ...