Melanins play a fundamental role in the biology and ecology of several fungal species.
Unfortunately, this group of amorphous macromolecules also severely (and most times …

Melanins play a fundamental role in the biology and ecology of several fungal species.
Unfortunately, this group of amorphous macromolecules also severely (and most times …

Paper-based works of art and documents of cultural importance kept in museums and
libraries can show notorious signs of deterioration, including foxing stains, caused by fungal …

Synthetic dyes are generally not safe for human health or the environment, leading to the
continuous search and growing demand for natural pigments that are considered safer …

Production of the microbial pigments is one of the emerging fields of research due to a
growing interest of the industry for safer products, easily degradable and eco-friendly. Fungi …

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 …

Fungal stains on paper: Melanins produced by fungi Page 1 Daniela Correia de Melo
Departamento de Conservação e Restauro Mestrado em Conservação e Restauro Fungal …

Fungal melanin staining is a problem on many cultural objects, ranging from the French
Palaeolithic cave at Lascaux to books and papers in museum collections. Melanin, because …

Melanins are complex molecules found in many organisms including bacteria, fungi, plants,
and animals that have protective functions against stress. In fungi there are several …

Melanin, a widespread pigment found in many taxa, is widely recognized for its high
refractive index, ultraviolet (UV) protection, radical quenching ability, metal binding, and …