Melanins

Insoluble polymers of TYROSINE derivatives found in and causing darkness in skin (SKIN PIGMENTATION), hair, and feathers providing protection against SUNBURN induced by SUNLIGHT. CAROTENES contribute yellow and red coloration.

Also Known As:

Melanin; Allomelanins; Phaeomelanins

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Amino Acids: 31329
  - Cyclic Amino Acids: 3
    - Aromatic Amino Acids: 484
      - Tyrosine: 10679
        Melanins: 5646
Biological Factors: 2560
- Biological Pigments: 1
  - Melanins: 5646

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