Tyrosinases: a family of copper-containing metalloenzymes
Matthias Pretzler, Annette Rompel · 2024
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Matthias Pretzler and Annette Rompel review a family of copper-based enzymes called tyrosinases in a 2024 article. These enzymes occur in all forms of life and start the making of melanin, the main pigment in animals. They also help give mushrooms and flower petals their bright colors. The enzymes need only oxygen to work, and their products react quickly with nearby matter.
The review covers the basic chemistry of the enzymes, what is known about their structure, and how they likely work. It surveys how labs make pure forms, since the common mushroom source is crude and hard to purify. Uses range from making useful compounds and sensors to cleaning waste, treating melanoma, and building medical gels.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Matthias Pretzler, Annette Rompel |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 152 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |