Melanin in : Biosynthesis, Production, Physicochemical Characterization, Biological Functions, and Applications

Overview

Journal Food Sci Biotechnol

Specialty Biotechnology

Date 2024 May 16

PMID 38752125

Authors

Jiaying Wang

Zihui Ma

Chengtao Wang

Wei Chen

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