Melanin, a widely distributed pigment found in various organisms, possesses distinct
structures that can be classified into five main types: eumelanin (found in animals and …

Melanin is a biological pigment formed by indoles and phenolic compounds. It is widely
found in living organisms and has a variety of unique properties. Due to its diverse …

Melanin is ubiquitous in living organisms across different biological kingdoms of life, making
it an important, natural biomaterial. Its presence in nature from microorganisms to higher …

The generic term “melanin “describes a black pigment of biological origin, although some
melanins can be brown or even yellow. The pigment is characterized as a heterogenic …

Melanin is a universal natural dark polymeric pigment, arising in microorganisms, animals,
and plants. There is a couple of pieces of literature on melanin, each focusing on a different …

Background Melanins are a group of biopigments in microorganisms that generate a wide
range of colorants. Due to their multifunctionality, including ultraviolet protection, radical …

This review presents a general view of all types of melanin in all types of organisms. Melanin
is frequently considered just an animal cutaneous pigment and is treated separately from …

Accurate characterization of melanin using analytical methodologies has proved to be
difficult due to its heterogeneity, insolubility in wide pH and broad range of solvents. The …

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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 …