Brought to you courtesy of the red, white, and blue–pigments of nontuberculous mycobacteria
Tru Tran, Stephanie N. Dawrs, Grant J. Norton, Ravleen Virdi, Jennifer R. Honda
Abstract
complex (MAC) species. This paper reviews the overall understanding of microbial pigments, their applications, as well as highlights what is currently known about pigments produced by NTM, the circumstances that trigger their production, and their potential roles in NTM survival and virulence.
Topics & Concepts
ProdigiosinNontuberculous mycobacteriaBiologyMicrobiologyMycobacteriumAntimicrobialBacteriaSerratia marcescensBiochemistryGeneEscherichia coliGeneticsMycobacterium research and diagnosisMicrobial Metabolism and ApplicationsFungal Biology and Applications