Melanin Biopolymers in Pharmacology and Medicine—Skin Pigmentation Disorders, Implications for Drug...
Melanin Biopolymers in Pharmacology and Medicine—Skin Pigmentation Disorders, Implications for Drug Action, Adverse Effects and Therapy
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Switzerland: MDPI AG
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Melanins are biopolymeric pigments formed by a multi-step oxidation process of tyrosine in highly specialized cells called melanocytes. Melanin pigments are mainly found in the skin, iris, hair follicles, and inner ear. The photoprotective properties of melanin biopolymers have been linked to their perinuclear localization to protect DNA, but their...
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Melanin Biopolymers in Pharmacology and Medicine—Skin Pigmentation Disorders, Implications for Drug Action, Adverse Effects and Therapy
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_e7b78ff275cc46389e91966eba7bb847
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1424-8247
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1424-8247
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10.3390/ph17040521
