negative regulation of melanin biosynthetic process

Term ID

GO:0048022

Synonyms

• down regulation of melanin biosynthetic process
• down-regulation of melanin biosynthetic process
• downregulation of melanin biosynthetic process
• inhibition of melanin biosynthetic process
• negative regulation of melanin anabolism
• negative regulation of melanin biosynthesis
• negative regulation of melanin formation
• negative regulation of melanin synthesis

Definition

Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of the chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of melanin.

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO