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Natural stress protection molecule that is used in different formulations in various external applications.
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Ectoin is a low-molecular cyclic amino acid derivative, which is used in various applications. Microorganisms natively occurs. It was first detected in the purple bacterium Halorhodospira halochloris (formerly Ectothiorhodospira halochloris = name). Ectoin reduces e.g. denaturation processes. Halophilic microorganisms use these properties of ectoin to protect their cytoplasmic biomolecules against heat, freezing, dryness and osmotic stress.
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- Dirschka T (2008) Ectoin application and perspectives for dermatology. Act Dermatol 34: 115-118
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