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Microbial Tyrosinase: Biochemical, Molecular Properties and Pharmaceutical Applications

Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal • 2021
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Authors Ashraf SA El-Sayed, Hanaa Salah Maamoun, Gamal H Rabie, Yara Morsy, Mostafa G Ali, Amgad M Rady
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Journal Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal
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Volume 14
Issue 3
Pages 1281-1295
publication.type International
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Abstract
Firstly, 3, 4-dihydroxyphenylalanine is produced through tyrosine hydroxylation then it oxidized into dopaquinone, and finally gives melanin. However, dopaquinones can results in neuronal damage and cell death through the excessive production, suggesting that tyrosinase may be implanted in the formation human brain’s neuromelanin and association with Parkinson’s diseases. Thus, down regulating the melanin pigments and its intermediates by inhibiting tyrosinase activity is the major pharmaceutical challenge to prevent hyperpigmentation, in addition to therapy of neuromelanin disorders. Thus, this review has been focused on exploring the biochemical and molecular properties of tyrosinase from different sources and its potential inhibition with different natural and synthetic compounds.