Tyrosinase Inhibition: General and Applied Aspects |
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| Authors: | Antonio Rescigno Francesca Sollai Brunella Pisu Augusto Rinaldi Enrico Sanjust |
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| Institution: | Cattedra di Chimica Biologica, Università di Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria, 09042 Monserrato (CA), Italy |
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| Abstract: | The active site of tyrosinase is described with a view to depicting its interactions with substrates and inhibitors. Occurrence and mechanism(s) of tyrosinase-mediated browning of agrofood products are reviewed, with regard to both enzymic and chemical reactions, and their control, modulation, and inhibition. Technical and applicational implications are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Tyrosinase Ppo Inhibitors Melanin Melanogenesis |
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