Melanin: Nature's 4th bioorganic polymer

The pigments known as the melanins are widely recognized for their responsibility in the coloration of human skin, eyes, hair, and minimising the harmful effects of solar ultraviolet radiation. But specialists are aware that the melanins are present in all living kingdoms, barring viruses, and have...

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Published in:Soft matter 2024-07, Vol.2 (29), p.5635-5651
Main Authors: Motovilov, K. A, Mostert, A. B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological properties
Ionizing radiation
Melanin
Nucleic acids
Pigments
Polymers
Polysaccharides
Saccharides
Solar radiation
Ultraviolet radiation
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