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