Di Sheng Lee

Aug 7, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Weize Yuan |Christopher A. Voigt |Di Sheng Lee

1 Introduction Melanins are polymers that absorb broad spectra of light, making them appear black.[1, 2] Natural melanins are biosynthesized from free tyrosine (Y), which is converted into various monomeric units that spontaneously polymerize into melanin. Various melanins protect all kingdoms of life against ultraviolet (UV) light and other stresses.

Aug 7, 2024 | pericles.pericles-prod.literatumonline.com | Di Sheng Lee |Weize Yuan |Christopher A. Voigt

1 Introduction Melanins are polymers that absorb broad spectra of light, making them appear black.[1, 2] Natural melanins are biosynthesized from free tyrosine (Y), which is converted into various monomeric units that spontaneously polymerize into melanin. Various melanins protect all kingdoms of life against ultraviolet (UV) light and other stresses.