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Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > pigments > melanin

Preferred Term:

melanin

Definition:

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.

Concept Schemes:

NALT Core
NALT Full

Broader Concept:

pigments

Narrower Concepts:

eumelanin

URI:

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/51962

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