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Black grain mycetoma
Author(s) -
FINDLAY G. H.,
VISMER H. F.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1974.tb12899.x
Subject(s) - mycetoma , section (typography) , library science , medicine , dermatology , history , art , computer science , operating system
SUMMARY In a study of the black tissue grains formed in mycetoma caused by Madurella mycetomi , the evidence pointed to a tanned protein or melanoprotein as the main durable constituent of the grain cement. It appeared likely that the melanizing agent arose from the fungus, while the protein component came from the host. Resistance to treatment was considered to depend on the impenetrability of the cement so produced.