Research Progress of Melanin in Auricularia heimuer
The melanin from Auricularia heimuer is a natural and non-toxic pigment that has anti-radiation,antioxidant,and liver protective effects.It is widely used in food,medicine,cosmetics,and other fields.A.heimuer melanin was reviewed in terms of extraction and purification methods,structural characterization,physicochemical properties,biological activities,and its applications in food,medicine and cosmetics.The existing problems and future research directions that need to be further addressed were also discussed so as to provide a reference for the research and application of A.heimuer melanin.
Auricularia heimuermelaninextractionphysical and chemical propertiesbiological function