Melanin pigments of fungi under extreme environmental conditions (Review)

This review is dedicated to the research on the functions of melanin pigments in fungi. The participation of melanin pigments in protection from environmental factors is considered. Data on the biosynthetic pathways and types of melanin pigments in fungi are presented.

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Published inApplied biochemistry and microbiology Vol. 50; no. 2; pp. 105 - 113
Main Authors Gessler, N. N, Egorova, A. S, Belozerskaya, T. A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Boston Springer-Verlag 01.03.2014
Springer US
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
biochemical pathways
Biochemistry
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biosynthesis
Environmental conditions
Environmental factors
Fungi
Life Sciences
Medical Microbiology
melanin
Microbiology
Pigments
Extreme Environmental Condition
Homogentisic Acid
Apply Biochemistry
Melanin Pigment
Electron Paramag Netic Resonance
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Summary:This review is dedicated to the research on the functions of melanin pigments in fungi. The participation of melanin pigments in protection from environmental factors is considered. Data on the biosynthetic pathways and types of melanin pigments in fungi are presented.
Bibliography:http://dx.doi.org/10.1134/S0003683814020094
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ISSN:0003-6838
1608-3024
DOI:10.1134/S0003683814020094