Melanin pigments of fungi under extreme environmental conditions (Review)

• Published in: Applied biochemistry and microbiology Vol. 50; no. 2; pp. 105 - 113
• Main Authors: Gessler, N. N, Egorova, A. S, Belozerskaya, T. A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• 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

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.