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.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Catechol Oxidase / metabolism
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Humans
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Intramolecular Oxidoreductases / metabolism
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Melanins / biosynthesis*
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Melanins / genetics
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Melanins / metabolism
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Melanins / physiology
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Melanocytes / metabolism
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Monophenol Monooxygenase / metabolism
Substances
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Melanins
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Catechol Oxidase
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Monophenol Monooxygenase
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Intramolecular Oxidoreductases
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dopachrome isomerase