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Tyrosinase from mushroom

lyophilized powder, ≥1000 unit/mg solid

Synonym(s):

Catechol Oxidase, Monophenol Monooxygenase, Monophenol, dihydroxyphenylalanine:oxygen oxidoreductase, Polyphenol Oxidase

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CAS Number:
9002-10-2
Enzyme Commission number:
1.14.18.1 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
MDL number:
MFCD00082118
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

biological source

fungus (mushroom)

form

lyophilized powder

specific activity

≥1000 unit/mg solid

mol wt

119.5 kDa by electrophoresis
 128 kDa by sedimentation velocity diffusion
 133 kDa by LS

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

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General description

Isoelectric point (pI): 4.7-5
pH optimum is 6-7

Molecular weight: 128 kDa by sedimentation velocity diffusion; 133 kDa by light-scattering measurements, and 119.5 kDa by electrophoresis.

Tyrosinase is a copper-containing oxidase, which has activity for both catechols and cresol. It is responsible for browning reactions. The enzyme is reported to have two binding sites for aromatic substrates and a different binding site for oxygen-copper. The copper is probably Cu(I), with inactivation involving oxidation to Cu(II) ion.
Tyrosinase is a copper-containing oxidase with activity for catechols and cresol. Tyrosinase participates in the conversion of tyrosine to dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA), and polymerization of DOPA leads to melanin formation. Tyrosinase has a role in browning reactions. The enzyme is said to have two binding sites for aromatic substrates and a distinct binding site for oxygen-copper.

Application

Tyrosinase activity has been assessed in a study that developed an alternative therapeutic agent for treating hyperpigmentation. Tyrosinase has also been used in a study to investigate the oculocutaneous albinism phenotype in the Pakistani population.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Converts tyrosine to L-DOPA or tyramine to dopamine

Physical properties

Isoelectric point (pI): 4.7-5
pH optimum is 6-7

Molecular weight: 128 kDa by sedimentation velocity diffusion; 133 kDa by light-scattering measurements, and 119.5 kDa by electrophoresis.

Unit Definition

One unit = ΔA280 of 0.001 per min at pH 6.5 at 25 °C in 3 mL reaction mix containing L-tyrosine.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H334

Precautionary Statements

P261 - P284 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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A T S Jorge et al.
International journal of cosmetic science, 34(5), 435-440 (2012-06-29)
Several treatments for skin whitening are available today, but few of them are completely adequate, especially owing to the carcinogenic potential attributed to classical drugs like hydroquinone, arbutin and kojic acid. To provide an alternative and safer technology for whitening
Tyrosinase inhibitory effects and inhibition mechanisms of nobiletin and hesperidin from citrus peel crude extracts.
Zhang, et al.
Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry, 22, 83-90 (2019)
Patrick Sulem et al.
Nature genetics, 39(12), 1443-1452 (2007-10-24)
Hair, skin and eye colors are highly heritable and visible traits in humans. We carried out a genome-wide association scan for variants associated with hair and eye pigmentation, skin sensitivity to sun and freckling among 2,986 Icelanders. We then tested
Novel mutations of the tyrosinase (TYR) gene in type I oculocutaneous albinism (OCA1).
R A Spritz et al.
Human mutation, 10(2), 171-174 (1997-01-01)
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