1,2-dehydro-N-acetyldopamine biosynthetic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of 1,2-dehydro-N-acetyldopamine via N-acetyldopamine (NADA). In insects, these sclerotizing precursors are involved in the cross-linking of cuticular proteins hardening (sclerotizing) and pigmenting the cuticle.
GO:0046148
pigment biosynthetic process
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N-acetyldopamine biosynthesis
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NADA biosynthesis
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