Melanin pigments of fungi under extreme environmental conditions (Review)
Н. Н. ГесслерBach Institute of Biochemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 119071, RussiaА. С. ЕгороваBach Institute of Biochemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 119071, RussiaT. A. BelozerskayaDepartment of Biology, Moscow State University, Moscow, 119991, Russia
2014en
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Abstract
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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