Tyrosinase

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Tyrosinase (529 aa, ~60 kDa) is encoded by the human TYR gene. This protein is involved in pigment biosynthesis, eye development and the metabolism of both tyrosine and L-dopa.

**Synonyms:** - EC 1.14.18.1 - LB24-AB - Monophenol Monooxygenase - SK29-AB - TYR - Tumor Rejection Antigen AB