MeSH 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.;
MeSH synonym : melanin;
MeSH hyponym : phaeomelanins; allomelanins;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanin;
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.