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Advancing Melanin Structure and Function through Synthesis and Biomedical Application

Description:

Melanin is a functional biopolymer most commonly associated with human skin pigmentation, where it serves as a radiation protection agent, shielding us from the harmful effects of UV radiation. However, melanin is also present in human ears, eyes, hair, and brains, serving a variety of functions. In fact, melanin...

Keyword:

porosity, toxin adsorption, nanoparticles, fungal, melanin, and radiation protection

Subject:

Materials Science and Biochemistry

Creator:

McCallum, Naneki C.

Owner:

Scholarly Digital Publishing

Language:

en

Date Uploaded:

04/15/2021

Date Created:

2021-01-01

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Alternate Identifier:

http://dissertations.umi.com/northwestern:15478 and etdadmin_upload_797429