| Name | melanin metabolic process |
| ID | GO_0006582 |
| collection_id | Biological process |
| Exact synonym | melanin metabolism |
| Description | The chemical reactions and pathways involving melanins, pigments largely of animal origin. High molecular weight polymers of indole quinone, they are irregular polymeric structures and are divided into three groups: allomelanins in the plant kingdom and eumelanins and phaeomelanins in the animal kingdom. |
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