Melanin
The word melanin refers to dark natural pigments produced by the oxidative degradation of tyrosine, catalyzed by tyrosinase, and polymerized into insoluble granular substance. The main function of melanin is to protect from harmful agents, primarily UV radiation, but also from oxidation, heavy metal...
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Formato: | Libro electrónico |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Croatia :
IntechOpen
2017
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