Microbial melanin: Recent advances in biosynthesis, extraction, characterization, and applications

S Singh, SB Nimse, DE Mathew, A Dhimmar… - Biotechnology …, 2021 - Elsevier
Melanin is a common name for a group of biopolymers with the dominance of potential
applications in medical sciences, cosmeceutical, bioremediation, and bioelectronic …

From extraction to advanced analytical methods: The challenges of melanin analysis

IE Pralea, RC Moldovan, AM Petrache, M Ilieș… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
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 …

Recent advances in the development of near-infrared organic photothermal agents

L Li, X Han, M Wang, C Li, T Jia, X Zhao - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Recently, near-infrared (NIR) absorbing photothermal therapy (PTT) agents, which
usually apply for deep-tissue cancer treatment, has gained increasing attention due to deep …

Bioinspired melanin‐based optically active materials

M Xiao, MD Shawkey… - Advanced Optical …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Melanin is a widespread multifunctional biological pigment that has emerged as a promising
platform for applications in coating, catalysis, energy, drug delivery, and medical therapy …

Melanin of fungi: From classification to application

R Liu, X Meng, C Mo, X Wei, A Ma - World Journal of Microbiology and …, 2022 - Springer
Melanin is a secondary metabolite composed of complex heterogeneous polymers. Fungal
melanin is considered to be a sustainable and biodegradable natural pigment and has a …

[HTML][HTML] Melanin: A promising source of functional food ingredient

X Yang, C Tang, Q Zhao, Y Jia, Y Qin… - Journal of Functional …, 2023 - Elsevier
Melanin as a natural pigment widely exists in animals, plants, fungi and bacteria. In vivo and
in vitro tests have proven that melanin has a variety of health-promoting effects, such as …

Melanins in fungi: Types, localization and putative biological roles

AV Toledo, MEE Franco, SMY Lopez… - … and molecular plant …, 2017 - Elsevier
Melanin is a secondary metabolite made up by complex heterogeneous polymers. Several
classes of fungal melanins have been described like γ-glutaminyl-3, 4-dihydroxy-benzene …

Fungal melanins and applications in healthcare, bioremediation and industry

ER Mattoon, RJB Cordero, A Casadevall - Journal of fungi, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

Functional perspective of black fungi (Auricularia auricula): Major bioactive components, health benefits and potential mechanisms

SJ Pak, F Chen, L Ma, X Hu, J Ji - Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Black fungi (Auricularia auricula) was known as one of the major
mushrooms grown and cultivated all over the world, especially northeast Asia. It has been …

Bioprocess of microbial melanin production and isolation

KY Choi - Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Melanin is one of the most abundant pigments found in the biosphere. Owing to its high
biocompatibility and diverse biological activities, it has been widely applied as a functional …