melanin catabolic process (Q20601)

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The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown 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
  • melanin breakdown
  • GO:0046150
  • melanin degradation
  • melanin catabolism
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melanin catabolic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown 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
  • melanin breakdown
  • GO:0046150
  • melanin degradation
  • melanin catabolism

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