melanin biosynthetic process (Q14865360)
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
Language:
other details
aliases GO:0042438
melanin synthesis
melanin anabolism
melanin formation
melanin biosynthesis
description 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

External Links