For 10points, name this compound which gives skin its color.
The cells that produce this compound are depleted in piebaldism. The synthesis of this compoundrelies on TYRP1 and DCT, and most forms of this compound are derivatives of polyacetylene. It'snot dopamine, but DOPA is transformed into dopaquinone during its synthesis. The vesiclescontaining it are transported by Slac2A and Rab27. Tyrosinase is required for the synthesis of thiscompound. The cells that contain this compound are stimulated by an appetite-stimulant hormonethat is synthesized together with ACTH, which is why its levels are increased in (*) Addison's disease.Sufferers of vitiligo lose this compound in patches. This compound is not produced in albinos. For 10points, name this compound which gives skin its color.
The cells that produce this compound are depleted in piebaldism.
melanin