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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D008543
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D008543
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Melanins

Definitions
Melanins of the plant kingdom. 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. Melanins of the animal kingdom.
Synonyms
Allomelanins
Phaeomelanins
Melanin
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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