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pheomelanin biosynthesis

Proteins (1)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
TyrosinaseEC 1.14.18.1; LB24-AB; Monophenol monooxygenase; SK29-AB; Tumor rejection antigen ABHomo sapiens (human)

Compounds (6)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
CopperA heavy metal trace element with the atomic symbol Cu, atomic number 29, and atomic weight 63.55.
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
OxygenAn element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.
CysteinyldopaFound in large amounts in the plasma and urine of patients with malignant melanoma. It is therefore used in the diagnosis of melanoma and for the detection of postoperative metastases. Cysteinyldopa is believed to be formed by the rapid enzymatic hydrolysis of 5-S-glutathionedopa found in melanin-producing cells.
CysteineA thiol-containing non-essential amino acid that is oxidized to form CYSTINE.