Antioxidant, neuroprotective, and neuroblastoma cells (SH-SY5Y) differentiation effects of melanins and arginine-modified melanins from Daedaleopsis tricolor and Fomes fomentarius [PDF]
BMC BiotechnologyBackground Microbial melanins possess a broad spectrum of biological activities. However, there is little understanding of their neuroprotective and neuronal cell differentiation properties.
Hoang Anh Thu Nguyen +5 more
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Characterization of Fungal Melanins from Black Stains on Paper Artefacts [PDF]
Heritage, 2022 Melanins play a fundamental role in the biology and ecology of several fungal species. Unfortunately, this group of amorphous macromolecules also severely (and most times irreversibly) stains cultural heritage objects. Despite efforts made throughout the
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Fungal melanins differ in planar stacking distances. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 Melanins are notoriously difficult to study because they are amorphous, insoluble and often associated with other biological materials. Consequently, there is a dearth of structural techniques to study this enigmatic pigment.
Arturo Casadevall +3 more
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Physico-chemical evaluation of rationally designed melanins as novel nature-inspired radioprotectors. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2009 Melanin, a high-molecular weight pigment that is ubiquitous in nature, protects melanized microorganisms against high doses of ionizing radiation. However, the physics of melanin interaction with ionizing radiation is unknown.We rationally designed ...
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Melanins as Sustainable Resources for Advanced Biotechnological Applications [PDF]
Global Challenges, 2021 Melanins are a class of biopolymers that are widespread in nature and have diverse origins, chemical compositions, and functions. Their chemical, electrical, optical, and paramagnetic properties offer opportunities for applications in materials science ...
Hanaa A. Galeb +8 more
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A histochemical assay for polyphenolic profiling in cereal grains [PDF]
Вавиловский журнал генетики и селекцииIn different cell layers, cereal grains may accumulate various economically important polyphenols such as colored anthocyanins and melanins and colorless proanthocyanidins.
S. R. Mursalimov, O. Yu. Shoeva
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Melanins of Inonotus Obliquus: Bifidogenic and Antioxidant Properties
Biomolecules, 2019 Extracts and melanins from Inonotus obliquus are widely used in medicine due to their high antioxidant properties. This study is dedicated to define the influence of the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of Inonotus obliquus melanins and their ...
Marina A. Burmasova +3 more
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Fungal Melanins as Potential Reactive Oxygen Species-Scavenging Neuroprotective Agents [PDF]
MoleculesOxidative stress is strongly associated with neuronal damage in neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD). Fungal melanins are remarkable free radical scavengers; however, their capacity to protect neurons from reactive oxygen species (
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Investigation of Inonotus obliquus (Pers.) Pil. Extracts and Melanins after RF-plasma Treatment of Raw Material [PDF]
Учёные записки Казанского университета: Серия Естественные науки, 2016 High-frequency capacitive discharge (RF plasma) at low pressure was used as preliminary stage for the intensification of extraction from natural medicinal raw material.
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Neuroprotective effects of melanins and melanin derivatives from Calvatia Craniiformis and Xylaria plebeja against Parkinsonian toxins [PDF]
Scientific ReportsFungal melanins have remarkable bioactivities, but their practical applications are limited, partly due to their hydrophobic nature. Melanin modification with amino acids was reported to improve their water solubility. This research aimed to extract, and
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