Violacein – Part II: From significance to perspectives

Abstract

Violacein, a bluish-purple pigment formed from the condensation of two tryptophan molecules, acts as a secondary metabolite important for the fitness of its producers in a given ecosystem. These microorganisms are distributed in various environments, including oceans, glaciers, rivers, and soil. Violacein is bioactive and important for the ecological relationships between organisms that coexist with producers. Therefore, the pharmacological potential of the compound can be prospected and the literature provides many examples of how violacein can be used in therapy. This chapter deals with these applications, as well as their obtaining and extraction. The text was prepared by students of the Graduate Program in Natural, Synthetic and Bioactive Products at UFPB, as a final project of the course.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.003-037