melanogenesis

Noun

Meaning

melanogenesis (countable and uncountable, plural melanogeneses)

(biochemistry) The production of melanin in human skin

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

eumelanogenesis pheomelanogenesis melanogenetic phaeomelanogenesis

Examples

Exposure to UV-B radiation causes an increased melanogenesis. Source: Internet

Stimulations main Numerous stimuli are able to alter melanogenesis, or the production of melanin by cultured melanocytes, although the method by which it works is not fully understood. Source: Internet

There are both basal and activated levels of melanogenesis; in general, lighter-skinned people have low basal levels of melanogenesis. Source: Internet

This melanogenesis leads to a long-lasting pigmentation, which is in contrast to the pigmentation that originates from oxidation of already-existing melanin. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

melanofilament melanogaster melanogen melanogenetic melanogenic melanoglossia