A Successful Collagenase and Hyaluronic Acid Topical Use Combined with Antibiotic Therapy in the Treatment of Ulcerative Lesions Arising on Tattoo by Paolo Fioramonti, Pasquale Fino, Martina Ruggieri, Nicolò Scuderi, Maria Giuseppina Onesti

“…The procedure used in making a tattoo consists of puncturing the dermis and depositing an amount of ink, but this decorative technique is not devoid of potential adverse effects, such as infectious complications, hypersensitivity reactions to pigments (lichenoid and granulomatous reactions), the development of benign or malignant tumors, and chronic dermatoses on site of the tattoo. …”
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Management of Ocular Diseases Using Lutein and Zeaxanthin: What Have We Learned from Experimental Animal Studies? by Chunyan Xue, Richard Rosen, Adrienne Jordan, Dan-Ning Hu

“…Zeaxanthin and lutein are two carotenoid pigments that concentrated in the retina, especially in the macula. …”
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Antioxidant Characterization of Oak Extracts Combining Spectrophotometric Assays and Chemometrics by Boris M. Popović, Dubravka Štajner, Ružica Ždero, Saša Orlović, Zoran Galić

“…Beside, mentioned parameters, soluble proteins, lipid peroxidation (LP), pigments and proline contents were also determined. …”
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Blood Reference Intervals for Antillean Manatees (Trichechus manatus manatus) from Puerto Rico by Antonio A. Mignucci-Giannoni, Mayela M. Alsina-Guerrero

“…These analytes were grouped based on six physiologic processes: liver-associated enzymes and pigments; muscle-associated enzymes; kidney-associated compounds and products; sugars, lipids, and pancreatic-associated enzymes; proteins; and electrolytes. …”
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Harnessing the power of seaweed: unveiling the potential of marine algae in drug discovery by Leonel Pereira, Ana Valado

“…This review explores the emerging field of seaweed-based drug discovery and highlights the diverse range of bioactive compounds found in seaweeds, including polysaccharides, phlorotannins, pigments, and peptides. These compounds exhibit various pharmacological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, and anticancer effects. …”
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Effects of Dietary Inclusion of Lentil Byproduct on Performance and Oxidative Stability of Eggs in Laying Quail by Metin Çabuk, Serdar Eratak, Hatice Basmacioğlu Malayoğlu

“…The inclusion of lentil byproduct in the diet increased the deposition of yellow yolk pigments and decreased malonaldehyde formation in the yolk.…”
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Influence of Wheatgrass Juice on Techno-Functional Properties and Bioactive Characteristics of Pasta by Keshavdeep Bawa, Arashdeep Singh, Jaswinder Kaur Brar, Vijay Kumar Reddy Surasani, Ravi Pandiselvam

“…FTIR spectra validated the existence of bioactive compounds and chlorophyll pigments in pasta. Sensory data revealed that pasta containing 100% of WGJ was acceptable with the highest overall acceptability score of 7.72.…”
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Influence of bismuth substitution on structural and optical properties of CuFe2-xBixO4 spinel structure by Hamid Hamrah, Ahmad Gholizadeh

“…CuFe2-xBixO4spinel structures show promise for applications in photocatalysis, gas sensors, pigments, and magnetic materials. We will clearly outline the existing knowledge in the field of Bi3+-substituted copper ferrite nanoparticles, focusing on the need for a comprehensive understanding of the structural and optical property changes resulting from Bi3+ substitution.…”
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Defense responses of the green microalgae Chlorella vulgaris to the vanadium pentoxide nanoparticles by Kalehjahi Hanifeh Akbarian, Kosari-Nasab Morteza, Amini Mojtaba, Movafeghi Ali

“…Scanning electron microscopy showed plasmolysis and deformation of the cells after exposure to nanoparticles. The photosynthetic pigments and phenolics content exhibited a decrease in comparison with the control sample. …”
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Androgenesis and gynogenesis in tomato (<I>Solanum lycopersicum</I> L.) <I>in vitro</I> by A. A. Shergina, A. B. Kurina

“…Tomato fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals, and pigments, including lycopene. The high demand and the need to enhance tomato production call for new improved cultivars and F1 hybrids.Biotechnological methods reduce the time for source material development and the labor intensity of breeding efforts. …”
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Effect of carbon nanoparticles in enhancing the vegetative propagation of Orthosiphon aristatus by Dhivya Viswanathan, Ranjani Soundhararajan, Hemalatha Srinivasan

“…In addition, biochemical constituents including tryptophan, protein, and carbohydrate levels and photosynthetic pigments including chlorophylls and carotenoids were quantified. …”
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Isolation and Partial Characterization of Bioactive Fucoxanthin from Himanthalia elongata Brown Seaweed: A TLC-Based Approach by Gaurav Rajauria, Nissreen Abu-Ghannam

“…Seaweeds are important sources of carotenoids, and numerous studies have shown the beneficial effects of these pigments on human health. In the present study, Himanthalia elongata brown seaweed was extracted with a mixture of low polarity solvents, and the crude extract was separated using analytical thin-layer chromatography (TLC). …”
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Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant Potential of Gels from Foam Mat Drying and Ethanolic Extract of Red Spinach (Amaranthus cruentus) by Ibrahim Arifin, Khoirul Anwar, Muhammad Farih Arsyada, Nevy Pratiwi, Ayu Shabrina

“…Foam mat drying (FMD) is a promising technique to preserve these pigments. This study compared the physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of gels incorporating FMD and ethanolic extracts of A. cruentus (EEAC). …”
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Partial Purification of Anthocyanins (Brassica oleracea var. Rubra) from Purple Cabbage Using Natural and Modified Clays as Adsorbent by Darlyson Tavares Guimarães, Liana Maria Ramos Mendes, Luiz Bruno de Sousa Sabino, Edy Sousa de Brito, Enrique Vilarrasa-García, Enrique Rodríguez-Castellón, Juan Antonio Cecilia, Ivanildo José da Silva Junior

“…The results show that PCH and sepiolite have high selectivity for anthocyanins and low affinity for the sugars present in the plant extract, facilitating the process of partial purification and application of these pigments.…”
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First identification report for amino acid composition of red algae Gracilaria spp. obtained from Central Java, Indonesia by Klara Kharisma Bunga Chandra, Tri Rini Nuringtyas, Tri Joko Raharjo

“…Gracilaria mainly consists of polysaccharides and pigments, which have hindered protein identification. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of allomelanin model from 1,8-dihydroxynaphthalene autooxidation by Jan Pukalski, Krystian Mokrzyński, Marek Chyc, Marek J. Potrzebowski, Tomasz Makowski, Mateusz Dulski, Dariusz Latowski

“…The final product is not adsorbed on any surface, since the pigment is the result of autooxidation of 1,8-dihydroxynaphthalene. …”
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The Epiphytic Fern Elaphoglossum luridum (Fée) Christ. (Dryopteridaceae) from Central and South America: Morphological and Physiological Responses to Water Stress by Bruno Degaspari Minardi, Ana Paula Lorenzen Voytena, Marisa Santos, Áurea Maria Randi

“…Physiological studies were conducted through analysis of relative water content (RWC), photosynthetic pigments, chlorophyll a fluorescence, and malate content. …”
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Evaluation of PE Films Having NIR-Reflective Additives for Greenhouse Applications in Arid Regions by Syed K. H. Gulrez, Ahmed M. Abdel-Ghany, Ibrahim M. Al-Helal, Saeed M. Al-Zaharani, Abdullah A. Alsadon

“…Linear-low-density-polyethylene- (LLDPE-) based formulations with several near-infrared- (NIR-) reflective pigments were prepared by melt blending technique and their subsequent films were prepared by blown film extrusion process. …”
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Characterization and Digital Restauration of XIV-XV Centuries Written Parchments by Means of Nondestructive Techniques: Three Case Studies by L. Pronti, M. Perino, M. Cursi, M. L. Santarelli, A. C. Felici, M. P. Bracciale

“…The elemental and molecular results provided the identification of the inks, pigments, and superficial treatments. In particular, all manuscripts have been written with iron gall inks, while the capital letters have been realized with cinnabar and azurite. …”
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Raman Spectroscopy and Its Application in Fruit Quality Detection by Yong Huang, Haoran Wang, Huasheng Huang, Zhiping Tan, Chaojun Hou, Jiajun Zhuang, Yu Tang

“…In fruit quality detection, Raman spectroscopy is employed to detect organic compounds, such as pigments, phenols, and sugars, as well as to analyze the molecular structures of specific chemical bonds or functional groups, providing valuable insights into fruit disease detection, pesticide residue analysis, and origin identification. …”
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