Dual antioxidant and antibacterial potential of β-cryptoxanthin and a novel biosurfactant from Kocuria marina DAGII

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• This study shows significant antioxidant and antibacterial activity of β-cryptoxanthin.
• Key evidence indicates that this biosurfactant reduces bacterial growth by 65% in vitro.
• Analysis was conducted on extracts from Kocuria marina to evaluate their properties.
• These findings highlight the potential for developing new antibacterial agents, yet further validation is needed.