L-Dopachrome Tautomerase

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

**Definition:** L-dopachrome tautomerase (519 aa, ~59 kDa) is encoded by the human DCT gene. This protein is involved in the biosynthesis of melanin.

**Synonyms:** - DCT - DT - EC 5.3.3.12 - L-Dopachrome Delta-Isomerase - TRP-2 - TRP2 - TYRP2 - Tyrosinase-Related Protein 2