tyrosinase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An enzyme, similar to catechol oxidase, that catalyzes the production of phenolic pigments such as melanin.

Word forms

tyrosinase tyrosinases

Etymology

From tyrosine + -ase.

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