Unbiased metabolomics analysis was performed as previously described using an ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) system (Waters, Milford, USA) [41 (link)]. The scan range in MS and MS/MS modes included 50–1200 m/z. Data acquisition and analysis were controlled by Waters UNIFI V1.71 software. The metabolic profile of the TLC-purified pigment from the transformed S. cerevisiae was compared with that of the purified phleichrome from C. phlei obtained in our previous studies [5 (link), 38 (link), 39 (link)].
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