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Melanin pigment of Streptomyces puniceus RHPR9 exhibits antibacterial, antioxidant and anticancer activities
Paper Information
Record ID:
38488
Author(s):
Publication Date:
April 25, 2022
Retraction Date:
August 03, 2022
(3.3 years years ago)
Subject:
Broad Categories:
Microbiology
Microbiology
Specific Fields:
Microbiology
Microbiology
Institutions:
- Department of Microbiology, University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
- Medical Laboratory Technology Department, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
- SMIRES for Consultation in Specialized Medical Laboratories, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Addiction and Neuroscience Research Unit, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Al-Hawiah, Taif, Saudi Arabia
- Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
- Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, Gorukle Campus, Nilufer, Bursa, Turkey
- Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
- City of Scientific Research and Technology Applications (SRTA), New Burg Al Arab, Alexandria, Egypt
- Department of Microbiology, PSGVP Mandal's Arts, Science, and Commerce College, Shahada, India
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PLoS
Open Access:
Yes
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Retraction Details
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Nature of Retraction:
Retraction
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10.1371/journal.pone.0272186Citations (29)
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Total Citations28
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Retraction: Melanin pigment of Streptomyces puniceus RHPR9 exhibits antibacterial, antioxidant and anticancer activities
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Quick Stats
Total Citations:
29
Years Since Retraction:
3.3 years
Open Access:
Yes
Last Checked:
Jul 24, 2025