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Melanins (Melanin)

Insoluble polymers of TYROSINE derivatives found in and causing darkness in skin (SKIN PIGMENTATION), hair, and feathers providing protection against SUNBURN induced by SUNLIGHT. CAROTENES contribute yellow and red coloration.
Also Known As:
Melanin; Allomelanins; Phaeomelanins
Networked: 5489 relevant articles (169 outcomes, 458 trials/studies)

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Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Wakamatsu, Kazumasa: 30 articles (06/2022 - 08/2003)
2. Chung, Hae Young: 25 articles (05/2022 - 01/2004)
3. Casadevall, Arturo: 24 articles (01/2022 - 08/2001)
4. Ito, Shosuke: 23 articles (06/2022 - 08/2003)
5. Moon, Hyung Ryong: 23 articles (05/2022 - 04/2012)
6. Nosanchuk, Joshua D: 21 articles (11/2019 - 09/2002)
7. Chezal, Jean-Michel: 19 articles (04/2022 - 08/2008)
8. Chun, Pusoon: 18 articles (05/2022 - 07/2012)
9. Miot-Noirault, Elisabeth: 18 articles (04/2022 - 07/2005)
10. Dadachova, Ekaterina: 18 articles (11/2020 - 10/2004)

Related Diseases

1. Melanoma (Melanoma, Malignant)
2. Erythema
3. Neoplasms (Cancer)
4. Hyperpigmentation
5. Melanosis (Freckles)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Monophenol Monooxygenase (Tyrosinase)
2. Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones (MSH)
3. Antioxidants
4. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
5. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)
6. alpha-MSH
7. Enzymes
8. Peptides (Polypeptides)
9. Iron
10. Radioisotopes (Radionuclides)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Solid-State Lasers
3. Lasers (Laser)
4. Photothermal Therapy
5. Radiotherapy