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. 1994 Oct;60(10):3864–3866. doi: 10.1128/aem.60.10.3864-3866.1994

Decreased susceptibility of melanized Cryptococcus neoformans to UV light.

Y Wang 1, A Casadevall 1
PMCID: PMC201897  PMID: 7986054

Abstract

Melanized Cryptococcus neoformans cells were less susceptible than nonmelanized cells to the fungicidal effects of UV light. Phenoloxidase-catalyzed production of melanin-like pigments may serve to protect the fungus against ionizing radiation.

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