Efficient isolation and characterization of functional melanin from various plant sources
Armen E. Aghajanyan,
Artur A. Hambardzumyan,
Ela V. Minasyan
et al.
Abstract:SummaryIn recent years, natural pigments in living organisms have attracted increased interest as an excellent biological material for the development of new biotechnological approaches. Melanin, a large polymeric pigment, has important functions in cells, including free radical scavenging and radiation protection, making this molecule attractive for medical and nutritional purposes. The variety of forms of melanin in organisms requires the use of various approaches to its purification. In this study, we have … Show more
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