L-dopachrome tautomerase
Definition:
Plays a role in melanin biosynthesis. Catalyzes the conversion of L-dopachrome into 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid (DHICA).
References:
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[1]. Perrine Pennamen, et al. Dopachrome tautomerase variants in patients with oculocutaneous albinism. Genet Med. 2021 Mar;23(3):479-487. [Content Brief]
[2]. B Bouchard, et al. Molecular characterization of a human tyrosinase-related-protein-2 cDNA. Patterns of expression in melanocytic cells. Eur J Biochem. 1994 Jan 15;219(1-2):127-34. [Content Brief]
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