Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:color
polymer |
| gptkbp:absorption |
broad spectrum (UV to visible light)
|
| gptkbp:chemicalClass |
melanin
|
| gptkbp:color |
black
brown |
| gptkbp:contributedTo |
brown eye color
dark hair color skin photoprotection |
| gptkbp:foundIn |
birds
amphibians mammals reptiles cephalopods human skin eyes hair |
| gptkbp:function |
protection against UV radiation
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
eumelanin
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:tyrosine
dopaquinone |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:pheomelanin
neuromelanin |
| gptkbp:role |
antioxidant
free radical scavenger |
| gptkbp:solubility |
insoluble in water
|
| gptkbp:structure |
heteropolymer of indole units
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Melanin
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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