Fungal Melanins and Applications in Healthcare, Bioremediation and Industry
Melanin is a complex multifunctional pigment found in all kingdoms of life, including fungi. The complex chemical structure of fungal melanins, yet to be fully elucidated, lends them multiple unique functions ranging from radioprotection and antioxidant activity to heavy metal chelation and organic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Fungi |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/6/488 |