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Tyrosinase (monophenol monooxygenase)is an enzyme that is responsible for converting tyrosine into melanin in human melanocytes. The tyrosinase gene is regulated by the Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MiTF) gene product.[1]

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  • Melanocytes

Expression in Neoplastic Entities[]

Benign[]
  • Melanocytic Nevi


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Malignant[]
  • Melanoma

Expression in Non-Neoplastic Entities[]

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This antigen is typically NOT expressed by the following entities:

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