NALT

Preferred term

melanin

Chemical

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.

pigments

eumelanin

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

22861

Spanish

melanina

URI

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

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Created 1/19/06, last modified 7/11/17