Melanin
Part 1. Lignin, Humic Substances and Coal
Prof. Dr. Joan M. Henson,
Prof. Dr. Joan M. Henson
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Montana State University, Department of Microbiology, Bozeman, MT, United States, 59717
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Dr. Joan M. Henson,
Prof. Dr. Joan M. Henson
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Montana State University, Department of Microbiology, Bozeman, MT, United States, 59717
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
- Introduction
- Historical Outline
- Occurrence and Structure
- Fungi
- Animals
- Other Organisms
- Function
- Synthesis
- Precursors
- Pathways
- Enzymes, Genes and their Regulation
- Biodegradation
- Production and Applications
- Outlook and Perspectives
- Patents
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