chitin-based cuticle sclerotization by protein cross-linking

Term ID

GO:0036341

Synonyms

• chitin-based cuticle sclerotization by protein cross-linking and cuticle tanning

Definition

The process of hardening of a chitin-based cuticle by protein cross-linking, and the incorporation of phenolic precursors. This mechanism of cuticle hardening occurs in insects and is usually accompanied by darkening of the cuticle.

References

Ontology

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