Pronounced formation of 5-OH-dopa at enzymatic oxidation of DOPA in the presence of ascorbic acid

Hansson, C.; Rorsman, H.; Rosengren, E.

Acta Dermato-Venereologica 61(2): 147-148

1981


ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5555
PMID: 6165191
Document Number: 173289
The recently discovered intermediate product in melanin formation, 5-OH-dopa, is formed in large amounts when dopa is oxidized by tyrosinase in the presence of ascorbic acid.

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