1. Signaling Pathways
  2. Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
  3. Tyrosinase

Tyrosinase

Tyrosinase is a copper-containing metalloprotein belonging to the type-3 copper protein family, together with haemocyanins and catechol oxidases. Tyrosinases are the catalysts in mammals responsible for the formation of melanin in skin and hair color, as well as browning in fruit and vegetables following cell damage.

Tyrosinases are found in various prokaryotes as well as in plants, fungi, arthropods, and mammals and are responsible for pigmentation, wound healing, radiation protection, and primary immune response. Tyrosinases perform two sequential enzymatic reactions: hydroxylation of monophenols and oxidation of diphenols to form quinones which polymerize spontaneously to melanin. In plants, sponges, and many invertebrates, tyrosinases are important for wound healing and primary immune responses; in arthropods, they play a role in sclerotization, and in bacteria, tyrosinases protect DNA from UV damage.

Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-W013636
    2-Ketoglutaric acid
    Inhibitor 99.90%
    2-Ketoglutaric acid (Alpha-Ketoglutaric acid) is an intermediate in the production of ATP or GTP in the Krebs cycle. 2-Ketoglutaric acid also acts as the major carbon skeleton for nitrogen-assimilatory reactions. 2-Ketoglutaric acid is a reversible inhibitor of tyrosinase (IC50=15 mM).
    2-Ketoglutaric acid
  • HY-N0136
    Taxifolin
    Inhibitor 99.97%
    Taxifolin ((+)-Dihydroquercetin) exhibits important anti-tyrosinase activity. Taxifolin exhibits significant inhibitory activity against collagenase with an IC50 value of 193.3 μM. Taxifolin is an important natural compound with antifibrotic activity. Taxifolin is a free radical scavenger with antioxidant capacity.
    Taxifolin
  • HY-N0192
    Arbutin
    Inhibitor ≥98.0%
    Arbutin (β-Arbutin) is a competitive inhibitor of tyrosinase, with Kiapp values of 1.42 mM for monophenolase; 0.9 mM for diphenolase. Arbutin is also used as depigmenting agents. Arbutin is a natural polyphenol isolated from the bearberry plant Arctostaphylos uvaursi, possesses with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties.
    Arbutin
  • HY-136179
    ZAP-180013
    Inhibitor 99.79%
    ZAP-180013 is a zeta-chain-associated protein kinase 70 (ZAP-70) inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.8 μM. ZAP-180013 inhibits the interaction of ZAP-70 SH2 domain with immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAMs).
    ZAP-180013
  • HY-N0619
    Mulberroside A
    Inhibitor 99.86%
    Mulberroside A is one of the main bioactive constituent in mulberry (Morus alba L.). Mulberroside A decreases the expressions of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 and inhibits the activation of NALP3, caspase-1, and NF-κB and the phosphorylation of ERK, JNK, and p38, exhibiting anti-inflammatory antiapoptotic effects. Mulberroside A shows inhibitory activity against mushroom tyrosinase with an IC50 of 53.6 μM.
    Mulberroside A
  • HY-157123
    Tyrosinase-IN-18
    Inhibitor
    Tyrosinase-IN-18 (compound 6) is a potent tyrosinase inhibitor. Tyrosinase-IN-18 has strong antioxidant activities against ROS, ABTS+, and DPPH radicals.
    Tyrosinase-IN-18
  • HY-W037976
    Tyrosinase-IN-22
    Antagonist
    Tyrosinase-IN-22 (compound 4) is an inhibitor of tyrosinase substrates (L-tyrosine and L-dopa) with IC50s of 60 nM and 30 nM, respectively. Tyrosinase-IN-22 also shows potent antioxidant and anti-melanogenic properties, thus can be used for relevant researches.
    Tyrosinase-IN-22
  • HY-N0136S1
    (±)-Taxifolin-13C3
    Inhibitor 99.63%
    (±)-Taxifolin-13C3 ((±)-Dihydroquercetin-13C3) is a derivative of (±)-Taxifolin, labeled with 13C3. (±)-Taxifolin is the racemate of Taxifolin. Taxifolin exhibits important anti-tyrosinase activity. Taxifolin exhibits significant inhibitory activity against collagenase with an IC50 value of 193.3 μM. Taxifolin is an important natural compound with antifibrotic activity. Taxifolin is a free radical scavenger with antioxidant capacity.
    (±)-Taxifolin-<sup>13</sup>C<sub>3</sub>
  • HY-B0856
    Validamycin A
    Inhibitor
    Validamycin A, a fungicidal, is an agricultural antibiotic. Validamycin A is originally isolated from Streptomyces hygroscopicus var. limoneus. Validamycin A inhibits the growth of A. flavus, with a MIC of 1 μg/mL. Validamycin A shows potent inhibitory activity against trehalase of Rhizoctonia solani, with an IC50 of 72 μM. Validamycin A is a reversible tyrosinase inhibitor, with a Ki of 5.893 mM.
    Validamycin A
  • HY-N1430
    Oxyresveratrol
    Inhibitor 98.87%
    Oxyresveratrol (trans-Oxyresveratrol) is a potent naturally occurring antioxidant and free radical scavenger (IC50 of 28.9 µM against DPPH free radicals). Oxyresveratrol is potent and noncompetitive tyrosinase inhibitor with an IC50 value of 1.2 µM for mushroom tyrosinase. Oxyresveratrol is effective against HSV-1, HSV-2 and varicella-zoster virus, and has neuroprotective effects.
    Oxyresveratrol
  • HY-N1481
    Methyl linoleate
    Inhibitor ≥98.0%
    Methyl linoleate, a major active constituent of Sageretia thea fruit (HFSF), is a major anti-melanogenic compound. Methyl linoleate downregulates microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) and tyrosinase-related proteins.
    Methyl linoleate
  • HY-W015967
    Glycolic acid
    Inhibitor
    Glycolic acid is an inhibitor of tyrosinase, suppressing melanin formation and lead to a lightening of skin colour.
    Glycolic acid
  • HY-N7135
    Tropolone
    Inhibitor 99.93%
    Tropolone is a Tropone derivative with a hydroxyl group at the 2-position, and is the precursor of many Azulene derivatives, such as 2-methylazulene-1-carboxylate. Tropolone is a potent mushroom tyrosinase inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.4 μM. Its inhibitory effect can be achieved by dialysis or excess CU 2+ Reversal.
    Tropolone
  • HY-125860
    Tyrosinase, Mushroom
    Tyrosinase (EC 1.14.18.1) (Polyphenol oxidase) is a rate-limiting enzyme that controls the production of melanin and is encoded by TYR gene. Tyrosinase is mainly found in melanosomes synthesized by skin melanocytes.
    Tyrosinase, Mushroom
  • HY-W017212
    Methyl cinnamate
    Inhibitor 99.99%
    Methyl cinnamate (Methyl 3-phenylpropenoate), an active component of Zanthoxylum armatum, is a widely used natural flavor compound. Methyl cinnamate (Methyl 3-phenylpropenoate) possesses antimicrobial activity and is a tyrosinase inhibitor that can prevent food browning. Methyl cinnamate (Methyl 3-phenylpropenoate) has antiadipogenic activity through mechanisms mediated, in part, by the CaMKK2-AMPK signaling pathway.
    Methyl cinnamate
  • HY-101445A
    (R)-Trolox
    Inhibitor 99.91%
    (R)-Trolox is a vitamin E analogue and a competitive tyrosinase inhibitor with a Ki value of 0.83 mM and a ID50 value of 1.88 mM. The (R)-Trolox has stronger tyrosinase affinity than the (S) enantiomer (Ki value of 0.61 mM).
    (R)-Trolox
  • HY-133680
    β-Tocopherol
    Inhibitor 99.64%
    β-Tocopherol is an analogue of vitamin E, exhibits antioxidant properties. β-Tocopherol can inhibit tyrosinase activity and melanin synthesis. β-Tocopherol also can prevent the inhibition of cell growth and of PKC activity caused by d-alpha-tocopherol.
    β-Tocopherol
  • HY-W003607
    3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid
    Inhibitor ≥98.0%
    3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid, a stable vitamin C derivative, is a cosmetic tyrosinase tnhibitor with a whitening capacity. 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid also has antioxidant abilities.
    3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid
  • HY-Y0444
    D-Tyrosine
    Inhibitor ≥98.0%
    D-Tyrosine is the D-isomer of tyrosine. D-Tyrosine negatively regulates melanin synthesis by inhibiting tyrosinase activity. D-Tyrosine inhibits biofilm formation and trigger the self-dispersal of biofilms without suppressing bacterial growth.
    D-Tyrosine
  • HY-N3266
    Methyl rosmarinate
    Inhibitor 99.89%
    Methyl rosmarinate is a noncompetitive tyrosinase inhibitor which is isolated from Rabdosia serra, with an IC50 of 0.28 mM for mushroom tyrosinase, and also inhibits a-glucosidase.
    Methyl rosmarinate
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