International Journal of Engineering Research in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Screening for the Compatible Solute Producing Halobacterium Isolated From Thoothukudi Saltpans and Its Efficacy as a Formulation in Skin Moisturizer

Author : Deepalaxmi RK ¹ Gayathri C ²

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Date of Publication :20th April 2018

Abstract: Microorganisms living in habitats of high ionic strength produce and accumulate compatible solutes aiming at protecting themselves from hyper osmotic environmental stresses. Compatible solutes of halophiles have current applications as bio-stabilizers of proteins and genetic material. Interestingly, out of 9 strains isolated from the saltpans of Thoothukudi district, India, only one strain had the capacity to synthesize compatible solute. This solute was found to protect the cells from UV radiation. With these properties, a skin formulation has been invented using compatible solute as an element. The organism was later identified by 16S rRNA gene sequencing method. Hence, the invention is directed to a cosmetic or dermatological composition which also found to possess anti-oxidant properties. The compounds responsible for the activity were identified by GC-MS analysis

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