Synthesized peptide derived from human PAX-5 AA range: 300-383
Alternative Names:
Paired box protein Pax-5 (B-cell-specific transcription factor) (BSAP)
The enzyme encoded by this gene catalyzes the first 2 steps, and at least 1 subsequent step, in the conversion of tyrosine to melanin. The enzyme has both tyrosine hydroxylase and dopa oxidase catalytic activities, and requires copper for function. Mutat