[Biochemical bases of melanogenesis and ways of its regulation]

Ukr Biokhim Zh (1999). 2004 May-Jun;76(3):16-24.
[Article in Ukrainian]

Abstract

Results of melanogenesis biochemical investigations as a complex multi-stage and interdependent process of biosynthesis of vital product--melanin have been generalized. The regulating influence of genetic, neurohumoral and other factors on synthesis of this biopolymer has been shown.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Catechol Oxidase / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Intramolecular Oxidoreductases / metabolism
  • Melanins / biosynthesis*
  • Melanins / genetics
  • Melanins / metabolism
  • Melanins / physiology
  • Melanocytes / metabolism
  • Monophenol Monooxygenase / metabolism

Substances

  • Melanins
  • Catechol Oxidase
  • Monophenol Monooxygenase
  • Intramolecular Oxidoreductases
  • dopachrome isomerase