Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

melanin biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0042438
Synonyms
  • melanin anabolism
  • melanin biosynthesis
  • melanin formation
  • melanin synthesis
(all 4)
Definition
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 in the plant kingdom and eumelanins and phaeomelanins in the animal kingdom.
References
  • Reactome:R-HSA-5662702
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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