tyrosinase
noun
ty·ros·i·nase
| \ tə-ˈrä-sə-ˌnās
, tī-, -ˌnāz\
, tī-, -ˌnāz\
Definition of tyrosinase
: a copper-containing enzyme that promotes the oxidation of phenols (such as tyrosine) and is widespread in plants and animals
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There’s also some evidence to suggest that some types of algae can be used to manage hyperpigmentation through a particular mechanism: One major step in the body’s production of melanin depends on tyrosinase, an enzyme. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "Can Spirulina and Other Algae Skin-Care Products Live Up to the Hype?," 13 Aug. 2019 Arbutin works by directly inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase enzymes central to the production of melanin. — Allure, "The Skin-Care Glossary: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything You Need to Know," 17 Aug. 2018 Ingredients such as kojic acid (in the Bliss serum, right) and mulberry (found in Olay's overnight mask, here) are called tyrosinase inhibitors. — Krista Bennett Demaio, Cosmopolitan, "9 Beauty Fails That Mess With Your Skin (and How to Fix Them)," 2 Jan. 2015 On a biological level, hydroquinone works by inhibiting an enzyme called tyrosinase, which aids in the production of melanin, explains Cook-Bolden. — Janell M. Hickman, SELF, "8 Dark Spot Treatments That Really Work, According to Dermatologists," 27 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tyrosinase.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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