ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2023
Recent Advances and Progress on Melanin: From Source to Application.
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69 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Application of melanin and its engineered nanomaterials in tumor radiotherapy: a review.Journal of translational medicine · 2026Review
- Solvent-mediated organocatalytic browning of biogenic indoles enables the formation of zwitterionic nanoparticles.RSC advances · 2026Article
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- Pathological Insights into the Limitations of Clinical and Dermoscopic Evaluations in Monitoring Sonidegib Treatment Response for Locally Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma: A Real-World Study.Dermatology and therapy · 2026Article
- Melanin Metabolism: A Novel Oxidative Degradation Mechanism and Regulation by Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026Article
- Fabrication and Functional Modification Strategies of Squid Ink-Derived Nanoparticles: From Natural Melanin to Multifunctional Biomaterials.Marine drugs · 2026Review
- Exploring allomelanin: A comparative analysis via natural product extraction and synthesis.Science advances · 2026Article
- Structural Characterization and Stability Evaluation of Melanin fromFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Mechanistic insights into melanin-induced PCR inhibition and its NanoPCR-based mitigation.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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Abstract
Melanin is a biological pigment formed by indoles and phenolic compounds. It is widely found in living organisms and has a variety of unique properties. Due to its diverse characteristics and good biocompatibility, melanin has become the focus in the fields of biomedicine, agriculture, the food industry, etc. However, due to the wide range of melanin sources, complex polymerization properties, and low solubility of specific solvents, the specific macromolecular structure and polymerization mechanism of melanin remain unclear, which significantly limits the further study and application of melanin. Its synthesis and degradation pathways are also controversial. In addition, new properties and applications of melanin are constantly being discovered. In this review, we focus on the recent advances in the research of melanin in all aspects. Firstly, the classification, source, and degradation of melanin are summarized. Secondly, a detailed description of the structure, characterization, and properties of melanin is followed. The novel biological activity of melanin and its application is described at the end.
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