Neuromelanin is found to accumulate during aging, noticeably after the first 2-3 years of life. It is believed to protect neurons in the substantia nigra from iron-induced oxidative stress. It is considered a true melanin due to its stable free radical structure and it avidly chelates metals.

Synthetic pathways

Neuromelanin is directly biosynthesized from L-DOPA,

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