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 …

Synthetic dyes are generally not safe for human health or the environment, leading to the
continuous search and growing demand for natural pigments that are considered safer …

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 …

Fungal melanins have been considered as potential biosorbents due to their metal-binding
properties, stability, and scalability. Previous studies established scalable fungal melanin …

Melanin is considered a bio-inspired dermo-cosmetic component due to its high UV
absorption and antioxidant activity. Among various melanin sources, fungal melanin is a …

In humans, exogenous antioxidants aid the endogenous antioxidant system to detoxify
excess ROS generated during oxidative stress, thereby protecting the body against various …

Melanin is an amorphous polymer made of heterogeneous functional groups synthesized by
diverse organisms including fungi, bacteria, animals, and plants. It was widely …

Melanin is among the most important natural pigments produced by various organisms, from
microbes to plants and mammals. Melanins possess great properties such as …

Sunlight is pivotal for our survival, and daily UV exposure has impacted the evolutionary
course of all forms of life, from microorganisms to humans. Deciphering the role of UVR in …

Vero cells are one of the most frequently used cell types in virology. They can be used not
only as a vehicle for the replication of viruses, but also as a model for investigating viral …