Melanin and melanin-functionalized nanoparticles as promising tools in cancer research—A review
I Marcovici, D Coricovac, I Pinzaru, IG Macasoi… - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Although a notable evolution was recorded in the field of cancer, both in
terms of therapeutic options and diagnostic tools, with nanotechnology contributing …
terms of therapeutic options and diagnostic tools, with nanotechnology contributing …
Melanin nanoparticles as a promising tool for biomedical applications–a review
Melanin is a biopolymer of easy and cheap availability that can be found among the living
organisms and excels for its biocompatibility and biodegradability properties, along with …
organisms and excels for its biocompatibility and biodegradability properties, along with …
Melanin-like nanoparticles: advances in surface modification and tumour photothermal therapy
L Tian, X Li, H Ji, Q Yu, M Yang, L Guo, L Huang… - Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Currently, tumor treatments are characterized by intelligence, diversity and personalization,
but the therapeutic reagents used are often limited in clinical efficacy due to problems with …
but the therapeutic reagents used are often limited in clinical efficacy due to problems with …
Melanin‐like nanomaterials for advanced biomedical applications: a versatile platform with extraordinary promise
Developing efficient, sustainable, and biocompatible high‐tech nanoplatforms derived from
naturally existing components in living organisms is highly beneficial for diverse advanced …
naturally existing components in living organisms is highly beneficial for diverse advanced …
Applications of melanin and melanin-like nanoparticles in cancer therapy: A review of recent advances
S Cuzzubbo, AF Carpentier - Cancers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Therapeutic vaccines represent an attractive strategy for cancer patients
but have not yet achieved significant efficacy. Many strategies are currently being explored …
but have not yet achieved significant efficacy. Many strategies are currently being explored …
Functionalization of and through Melanin: Strategies and Bio-Applications
A Mavridi-Printezi, A Menichetti, D Mordini… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
A unique feature of nanoparticles for bio-application is the ease of achieving multi-
functionality through covalent and non-covalent functionalization. In this way, multiple …
functionality through covalent and non-covalent functionalization. In this way, multiple …
Bio-applications of multifunctional melanin nanoparticles: from nanomedicine to nanocosmetics
Bioinspired nanomaterials are ideal components for nanomedicine, by virtue of their
expected biocompatibility or even complete lack of toxicity. Natural and artificial melanin …
expected biocompatibility or even complete lack of toxicity. Natural and artificial melanin …
Melanin-based nanoparticles in biomedical applications: From molecular imaging to treatment of diseases
X Wang, J Sheng, M Yang - Chinese Chemical Letters, 2019 - Elsevier
Melanin nanoparticles (MNPs) is a kind of natural nanomaterial, not only retain the inherent
characteristics of melanin (metal ion chelation, photothermal conversion property, etc.) but …
characteristics of melanin (metal ion chelation, photothermal conversion property, etc.) but …
Recent advances in melanin-like nanomaterials in biomedical applications: a mini review
J Park, H Moon, S Hong - Biomaterials research, 2019 - spj.science.org
Background Melanins are a group of biopigments in microorganisms that generate a wide
range of colorants. Due to their multifunctionality, including ultraviolet protection, radical …
range of colorants. Due to their multifunctionality, including ultraviolet protection, radical …
Recent advances in nanotechnology for the treatment of melanoma
R Cassano, M Cuconato, G Calviello, S Serini… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Melanoma is one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer, with few possibilities for
therapeutic approaches, due to its multi-drug resistance and, consequently, low survival rate …
therapeutic approaches, due to its multi-drug resistance and, consequently, low survival rate …