MELANIN

Melanin

Melanin is a broad term for a group of natural pigments found in most organisms . Melanin is a derivative of the amino acid tyrosine, however it is not itself made of amino acids and is not a protein. The pigment is produced in a specialized group of cells known as melanocytes.

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melanin

Noun

  1. Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.


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