Dopamine, in the presence of tyrosinase, covalently modifies and inactivates tyrosine hydroxylase
Dopamine has been implicated as a potential mediating factor in a variety of neurodegenerative disorders. Dopamine can be oxidized to form a reactive dopamine quinone that can covalently modify cellular macromolecules including protein and DNA. This oxidation can be enhanced through various enzymes...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of neuroscience research 1998-12, Vol.54 (5), p.691-697 |
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