TYROSINASE

Etymology

Noun

tyrosinase (countable and uncountable, plural tyrosinases)

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

Synonyms

• monophenol monooxygenase

Source: Wiktionary



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