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    GlossaryTyrosinase-Related Protein 2

    enzyme crucial for melanin production in hair and skin

    Tyrosinase-Related Protein 2 (TRP-2), also known as Dopachrome Tautomerase (DCT), is an enzyme involved in the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for hair, skin, and eye color. It plays a crucial role in the melanin biosynthesis pathway by converting dopachrome into dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid (DHICA), which helps determine the type and amount of melanin produced. This protein is significant in studies related to pigmentation disorders and melanoma.

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