Carotenoid synthesis in the yeasts Rhodosporidium and Rhodotorula

The search for biologically active compounds synthesized by microorganisms, as well as increasing the synthesis of those already studied, is currently an urgent task of modern biotechnology. This is due to the possibility of obtaining by microbial synthesis of various useful products rich in vitamins, lipids, proteins, trace elements and other biologically active substances. At this period of time of great interest for science and various spheres of life are carotenoids, which are the most numerous and widespread group of natural pigments. Every year the need for carotenoids is increasing, which requires the development of all possible sources for their production, as well as the discovery of new ways to obtain them. Carotenoids are produced by higher plants, algae, a number of chemotrophic and phototrophic bacteria. In addition, carotenoids are synthesized by some mycelial fungi, as well as by yeast.

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Konstantin Mikhailovich Gerasimovich - Instituto Estatal Internacional de Medio Ambiente Sajarov Universidad Estatal de Bielorrusia. Facultad de Medicina Ambiental, Departamento de Bioquímica y Biofísica.