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Tyrosinase

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Tyrosinase
An enzyme in a pigment cell which helps change tyrosine to DOPA during the process of making melanin.
Mentioned in: Albinism

tyrosinase
an enzyme important in the production of melanin from tyrosine. Deficiency has been reported in Chow Chows where it is transient and is associated with hypopigmentation of the oral mucosa and hair.


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