Biosynthesis and functions of fungal melanins
AA Bell, MH Wheeler - Annual review of phytopathology, 1986 - annualreviews.org
Melanins are dark-brown to black pigments found in animals, plants, and microorganisms.
These pigments are not essential for growth and develop ment, but rather they enhance the …
These pigments are not essential for growth and develop ment, but rather they enhance the …
Fungal melanins and their interactions with metals
RV Fogarty, JM Tobin - Enzyme and microbial technology, 1996 - Elsevier
Fungal melanins are dark brown or black pigments located in cell walls. They also exist as
extracellular polymers. Melanized fungi possess increased virulence and resistance to …
extracellular polymers. Melanized fungi possess increased virulence and resistance to …
Melanins and their importance in pathogenic fungi
MH Wheeler, AA Bell - Current topics in medical mycology, 1988 - Springer
Melanins are generally described as dark brown or black pigments of high molecular weight
formed by oxidative polymerization of phenolic compounds. Certain yellow, red, green …
formed by oxidative polymerization of phenolic compounds. Certain yellow, red, green …