melanin biosynthetic process (Q20596)
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of melanins, pigments largely of animal origin. High molecular weight polymers of indole quinone, they are irregular polymeric structures and are divided into three groups: allomelanins i
- GO:0042438
- melanin synthesis
- melanin anabolism
- melanin formation
- melanin biosynthesis
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| English | melanin biosynthetic process |
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of melanins, pigments largely of animal origin. High molecular weight polymers of indole quinone, they are irregular polymeric structures and are divided into three groups: allomelanins i |
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