tyrosinase

English

Etymology

From tyrosine +‎ -ase.

Noun

tyrosinase (countable and uncountable, plural tyrosinases)

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

Synonyms

• monophenol monooxygenase

See also

• catechol oxidase