FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
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Term regulation of melanin biosynthetic process ID (Ontology) GO:0048021 (Gene Ontology)
Definition Any process that alters the frequency, rate or extent of the chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of melanin.
Also Known As"regulation of melanin anabolism" ; "regulation of melanin biosynthesis" ; "regulation of melanin formation" (for all, see Synonyms field below)
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     involved_in | regulation of melanin biosynthetic process
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melanin metabolic process
 |__melanin biosynthetic process_____________________________
regulation of biosynthetic process                           |
 |__regulation of secondary metabolite biosynthetic process__|
regulation of secondary metabolic process                    |
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secondary metabolite biosynthetic process                    |
 |__melanin biosynthetic process_____________________________|
 |__regulation of secondary metabolite biosynthetic process__|
pigment biosynthetic process                                 |
 |__melanin biosynthetic process_____________________________|
phenol-containing compound biosynthetic process              |
 |__melanin biosynthetic process_____________________________|
                                                             regulation of melanin biosynthetic process  1 rec.
                                                              |__negative regulation of melanin biosynthetic process
                                                              |__positive regulation of melanin biosynthetic process
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  • "regulation of melanin anabolism" EXACT
    "regulation of melanin biosynthesis" EXACT
    "regulation of melanin formation" EXACT
    "regulation of melanin synthesis" EXACT
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