Melanin Biopolymers in Pharmacology and Medicine—Skin Pigmentation Disorders, Implications for Drug Action, Adverse Effects and Therapy

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...

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Published in:	Pharmaceuticals
Main Authors:	Marta Karkoszka, Jakub Rok, Dorota Wrześniok
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-04-01
Subjects:	melanin melanocytes drug–melanin complex hyperpigmentation hypopigmentation
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/17/4/521

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