Bird Integumentary Melanins: Biosynthesis, Forms, Function and Evolution

Melanins are the ubiquitous pigments distributed in nature. They are one of the main pigments responsible for colors in living cells. Birds are among the most diverse animals regarding melanin-based coloration, especially in the plumage, although they also pigment bare parts of the integument. This...

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Main Authors: Ismael Galván, Francisco Solano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-04-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/17/4/520