Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: News and Research on Melanins

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Light-activated dyes show promise in targeting cancer cells

Melanoma is one of the most aggressive skin cancers, with more than 300,000 new cases reported worldwide each year. In Europe, the number of diagnoses has been rising rapidly. However, early detection and advanced treatments ...

How your skin tone could affect how well your medication works

Skin pigmentation may act as a "sponge" for some medications, potentially influencing the speed with which active drugs reach their intended targets, a pair of scientists report in a perspective article published in the journal ...

Exploring how melanin influences clinical oxygen measurements

Obtaining accurate clinical measurements is essential for diagnosing and treating a wide range of health conditions. Regrettably, the impact of skin type and pigmentation is not equally considered in the design and calibration ...

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