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- Adila Salih ElObeid
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre National Guard & Health Affairs Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Afaf Kamal‐Eldin
- Department of Food Science United Arab Emirates University AlAin United Arab Emirates
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- Mohamed Anwar K. Abdelhalim
- Physics and Astronomy Department King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Adil M. Haseeb
- Physics and Astronomy Department King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
説明
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>The biological pigment melanin is present in most of the biological systems. It manifests a host of biological and pharmacological properties. Its role as a molecule with special properties and functions affecting general health, including photoprotective and immunological action, are well recognized. Its antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, immunomodulatory, radioprotective, hepatic, gastrointestinal and hypoglycaemic benefits have only recently been recognized and studied. It is also associated with certain disorders of the nervous system. In this MiniReview, we consider the steadily increasing literature on the bioavailability and functional activity of melanin. Published literature shows that melanin may play a number of possible pharmacological effects such as protective, stimulatory, diagnostic and curative roles in human health. In this MiniReview, possible health roles and pharmacological effects are considered.</jats:p>
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- Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology
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Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology 120 (6), 515-522, 2017-03-07
Wiley
