Tyrosinase catalyzes the conversion of tyrosine to this compound via an ortho-quinone.
Tyrosinase catalyzes the conversion of tyrosine to this compound via an ortho-quinone. The cancer of cells that make this compound is diagnosed by the symptom acronym ABCDE. Overproduction of this compound is the characteristic symptom of Addison's Disease. Thymine dimers often lead to its over-expression while deafness can result from the under-expression of this compound. Found in high concentrations in the substantia nigra, it is sometimes prefixed with "pheo" or "eu." This compound is produced in the basal layer of the epidermis in response to UV-B radiation. For 10 points, name this compound absent in albinos, a pigment that gives skin its color.
Tyrosinase catalyzes the conversion of tyrosine to this compound via an ortho-quinone.
melanin [Accept eumelanin or pheomelanin.]