The Long-Term Effect of Medically Enhancing Melanin Intrinsic Bioenergetics Capacity in Prematurity

: We have demonstrated the intrinsic capability of melanin to transform light into chemical energy. Melanin achieves this by dissociating water molecules, similar to the action of chlorophyll. This unforeseen ability of the human body to produce metabolic energy from light modifies fundamental concepts of biochemistry. The long-accepted concept is that glucose has a unique dual role as an energy source and as the main source of carbon chains that are precursors of all organic matter. The capability of melanin to produce energy challenges this premise. The prevalent biochemical concept, therefore, needs to be adjusted to incorporate a newly discovered state of Nature based on melanin's ability to dissociate water to produce energy and to re-form water from molecular hydrogen and oxygen. Recently we reported our findings regarding the potential implication of QIAPI-1 as a melanin precursor that has bioenergetics capabilities. Specifically, we reported its promising application as a means for treating retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). This review report focuses on the long-term treatment medical effects of melanin in treating ROP.