A differential genome-wide transcriptome analysis : impact of cellular copper on complex biological processes like aging and development [PDF]
, 2012 The regulation of cellular copper homeostasis is crucial in biology. Impairments lead to severe dysfunctions and are known to affect aging and development.
Grimm, Carolin +3 more
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Production of Melanins With Recombinant Microorganisms
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2019 The melanins constitute a diverse group of natural products found in most organisms, having functions related to protection against chemical and physical stresses.
Luz María Martínez +2 more
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Signaling in a polluted world: oxidative stress as an overlooked mechanism linking contaminants to animal communication [PDF]
, 2016 The capacity to communicate effectively with other individuals plays a critical role in the daily life of an individual and can have important fitness consequences.
Costantini, David, Marasco, Valeria
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SEARCH PRODUCERS OF POLYPHENOLS AND SOME PIGMENTS AMONG BASIDIOMYCETES [PDF]
Biotechnologia Acta, 2014 General content of polyphenols, carotenoids and melanin in basidiomycetes carpophorus was determined. 50 species were studied, 27 of which belong to the Polyporales form and 23 are to the Agaricales form.
Fedotov О. V., Veligodska A. K.
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Melanin from the nitrogen-fixing bacterium Azotobacter chroococcum: a spectroscopic characterization. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 Melanins, the ubiquitous hetero-polymer pigments found widely dispersed among various life forms, are usually dark brown/black in colour. Although melanins have variety of biological functions, including protection against ultraviolet radiation of ...
Aulie Banerjee +2 more
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Fungal Melanins and Applications in Healthcare, Bioremediation and Industry
Journal of Fungi, 2021 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 multiple unique functions ranging from radioprotection and antioxidant ...
Ellie Rose Mattoon +2 more
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Transplantable melanomas in hamsters and gerbils as models for human melanoma : sensitization in melanoma radiotherapy : from animal models to clinical trials [PDF]
, 2018 The focus of the present review is to investigate the role of melanin in the radioprotection of melanoma and attempts to sensitize tumors to radiation by inhibiting melanogenesis. Early studies showed radical scavenging, oxygen consumption and adsorption
Andrzej Słominski +11 more
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Melanin Chemistry and Melanin Precursors in Melanoma
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Ito, Shosuke, Wakamatsu, Kazumasa
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Incontinentia Pigmenti: A Rare Genodermatosis in a Male Child [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015 Incontinentia pigmenti is rare X-linked dominant disorder. There is no consistent expression of Incontinetia pigmenti in female child, but in male child, they always lead to death in utero.
Dinesh Kumar Narayana Swamy +3 more
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Fungal Melanin and the Mammalian Immune System
Journal of Fungi, 2021 Melanins are ubiquitous complex polymers that are commonly known in humans to cause pigmentation of our skin. Melanins are also present in bacteria, fungi, and helminths.
Sichen Liu +3 more
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