This is a copper-containing oxidase that functions in the formation of pigments such as melanins and other polyphenolic compounds. Catalyzes the rate-limiting conversions of tyrosine to DOPA, DOPA to DOPA-quinone and possibly 5,6-dihydroxyindole to indole-5,6 quinone.
Specificity
Natural and recombinant Mouse Tyrosinase
Subcellular Location
Melanosome membrane Single-pass type I membrane protein
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