Dismantling darkness: interdisciplinary perspectives on melanin degradation
recycling, and the use of glutathione peroxidase (GPX) from lysosome-related extracts, highlighting their stability and reusability under industrial conditions. Finally, we outline a strategic framework to overcome mediator toxicity and ensure the generation of biocompatible fragments, providing a roadmap for innovative applications in cosmetics, food preservation, and environmental remediation.
Authors
- Márcia R. Pinto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6726-9459)
- Allan Jefferson Guimaraes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2856-9667)
- Lucas Martins Alcântara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6068-0034)
- Elisa Gonçalves Medeiros (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3183-6818)
- Deborah Santos Cintra
- Camilla de Oliveira Alves
- Susana Frases
- Kamilla Xavier Gomes
- Yasmim Cristina de Almeida Lima
- Radamés Jb Cordero
Institutions
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (BR)
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- Universidade Federal Fluminense (BR)
- Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Biophysics (CZ)
- Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (BR)
- National Institute of Science and Technology (ID)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Published
- 2026-05-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-026-04995-x
- Primary Topic
- melanin and skin pigmentation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universidade Federal Fluminense