Melanin

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Biomolecule
gptkbp:canBe Imaging techniques
Histological methods
Biochemical methods
gptkbp:canCreate Health conditions
Artificially
gptkbp:canLeadTo Hyperpigmentation
Hypopigmentation
gptkbp:hasInfluenceOn Vitamin D synthesis
gptkbp:hasProductLine Various species
Melanocytes
Tyrosinase_enzyme
gptkbp:hasType Pheomelanin
Eumelanin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Melanin
gptkbp:impact Eye color
Hair color
Skin color
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith Eye disorders
Skin disorders
Hair disorders
gptkbp:isCounteredBy Age
Infections
Inflammation
Diet
Hormones
Stress
Medications
Genetic mutations
Toxins
Allergies
Radiation exposure
Sun exposure
Lifestyle choices
Chemical_exposure
gptkbp:isFoundIn Bacteria
Fungi
Plants
Hair
Eyes
gptkbp:isInvolvedIn Coloration of animals
Coloration of fungi
Coloration of plants
Photoprotection
gptkbp:isLinkedTo Environmental factors
Genetic factors
gptkbp:isResponsibleFor Skin pigmentation
gptkbp:isStudiedIn Genetics
Dermatology
Cosmetic science
gptkbp:isUsedFor Cosmetics
Medical treatments
Sunscreens
gptkbp:isVisitedBy Spectrophotometry
gptkbp:mayHave Some protection against skin cancer
gptkbp:protectedArea UV radiation