The basicity of an active-site water molecule discriminates between tyrosinase and catechol oxidase activity
Yasuyuki Matoba, Kosuke Oda, Yoshimi Muraki, Taro Masuda
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryCatecholActive siteCatechol oxidaseCatalysisTyrosinaseHydroxideDeprotonationMoleculeStereochemistrySubstrate (aquarium)EnzymePhotochemistryOrganic chemistryIonPolyphenol oxidaseOceanographyGeologyPeroxidasemelanin and skin pigmentationBiochemical Analysis and Sensing TechniquesRNA regulation and disease