1. Signaling Pathways
  2. Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
  3. Tyrosinase

Tyrosinase

Tyrosinase is a copper-containing metalloprotein belonging to the type-3 copper protein family, together with haemocyanins and catechol oxidases. Tyrosinases are the catalysts in mammals responsible for the formation of melanin in skin and hair color, as well as browning in fruit and vegetables following cell damage.

Tyrosinases are found in various prokaryotes as well as in plants, fungi, arthropods, and mammals and are responsible for pigmentation, wound healing, radiation protection, and primary immune response. Tyrosinases perform two sequential enzymatic reactions: hydroxylation of monophenols and oxidation of diphenols to form quinones which polymerize spontaneously to melanin. In plants, sponges, and many invertebrates, tyrosinases are important for wound healing and primary immune responses; in arthropods, they play a role in sclerotization, and in bacteria, tyrosinases protect DNA from UV damage.

Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-W013636
    2-Ketoglutaric acid
    Inhibitor 99.90%
    2-Ketoglutaric acid (Alpha-Ketoglutaric acid) is an intermediate in the production of ATP or GTP in the Krebs cycle. 2-Ketoglutaric acid also acts as the major carbon skeleton for nitrogen-assimilatory reactions. 2-Ketoglutaric acid is a reversible inhibitor of tyrosinase (IC50=15 mM).
    2-Ketoglutaric acid
  • HY-N0136
    Taxifolin
    Inhibitor 99.97%
    Taxifolin ((+)-Dihydroquercetin) exhibits important anti-tyrosinase activity. Taxifolin exhibits significant inhibitory activity against collagenase with an IC50 value of 193.3 μM. Taxifolin is an important natural compound with antifibrotic activity. Taxifolin is a free radical scavenger with antioxidant capacity.
    Taxifolin
  • HY-I0400
    N-Acetylneuraminic acid
    Inhibitor 99.90%
    N-Acetylneuraminic acid (NANA; Lactaminic acid), a nonphenolic structure, is the predominant form of sialic from Collocalia esculenta. N-Acetylneuraminic acid plays a biological role in myocardial injury, melanoma and viral or bacterial infection. N-Acetylneuraminic acid inhibits melanogenesis by reducing tyrosinase activity and triggers myocardial injury in vitro and in vivo by activation of the Rho/Rho-associated signaling pathway through binding to RhoA and Cdc42. N-Acetylneuraminic acid may prevent high fat diet (HFD)-induced inflammation and oxidative stress, thereby prevents hyperlipidemia-associated inflammation and oxidative stress. N-Acetylneuraminic acid is promising for research in the field of melanoma, coronary artery, obesity-related diseases and hyperlipidemia.
    N-Acetylneuraminic acid
  • HY-N0192
    Arbutin
    Inhibitor 99.76%
    Arbutin (β-Arbutin) is a competitive inhibitor of tyrosinase, with Kiapp values of 1.42 mM for monophenolase; 0.9 mM for diphenolase. Arbutin is also used as depigmenting agents. Arbutin is a natural polyphenol isolated from the bearberry plant Arctostaphylos uvaursi, possesses with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties.
    Arbutin
  • HY-136179
    ZAP-180013
    Inhibitor 99.79%
    ZAP-180013 is a zeta-chain-associated protein kinase 70 (ZAP-70) inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.8 μM. ZAP-180013 inhibits the interaction of ZAP-70 SH2 domain with immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAMs).
    ZAP-180013
  • HY-W013636R
    2-Ketoglutaric acid (standard)
    Inhibitor 99.52%
    2-Ketoglutaric acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of 2-Ketoglutaric acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 2-Ketoglutaric acid (Alpha-Ketoglutaric acid) is an intermediate in the production of ATP or GTP in the Krebs cycle. 2-Ketoglutaric acid also acts as the major carbon skeleton for nitrogen-assimilatory reactions. 2-Ketoglutaric acid is a reversible inhibitor of tyrosinase (IC50=15 mM).
    2-Ketoglutaric acid (standard)
  • HY-137000
    4-Prenyloxyresveratrol
    Inhibitor
    4-Prenyloxyresveratrol, an oxyresveratrol derivative, shows potent tyrosinase inhibitory activity with an IC50 of 0.90 μM.
    4-Prenyloxyresveratrol
  • HY-N0136R
    Taxifolin (Standard)
    Inhibitor
    Taxifolin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Taxifolin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Taxifolin ((+)-Dihydroquercetin) exhibits important anti-tyrosinase activity. Taxifolin exhibits significant inhibitory activity against collagenase with an IC50 value of 193.3 μM. Taxifolin is an important natural compound with antifibrotic activity. Taxifolin is a free radical scavenger with antioxidant capacity.
    Taxifolin (Standard)
  • HY-W050154
    Kojic acid
    Inhibitor 99.99%
    Kojic acid is a substance produced by Aspergillus oryzae that is orally effective and can also be absorbed transdermally. Kojic acid exhibits various biological activities, including anti-aging, anti-nematode, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. Kojic acid is a Tyrosinase inhibitor with an Mushroom Tyrosinase IC50 of 182.7 μM. Kojic acid prevents melanin production by capturing copper ions that bind to the tyrosinase active site, thus inhibiting its activation. Kojic acid also suppresses the NF-κB and p21 signaling pathways in human keratinocytes. Kojic acid derivatives have anticancer activity.
    Kojic acid
  • HY-125860
    Tyrosinase, Mushroom
    Tyrosinase (EC 1.14.18.1) (Polyphenol oxidase) is a rate-limiting enzyme that controls the production of melanin and is encoded by TYR gene. Tyrosinase is mainly found in melanosomes synthesized by skin melanocytes.
    Tyrosinase, Mushroom
  • HY-N0619
    Mulberroside A
    Inhibitor 99.86%
    Mulberroside A is one of the main bioactive constituent in mulberry (Morus alba L.). Mulberroside A decreases the expressions of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 and inhibits the activation of NALP3, caspase-1, and NF-κB and the phosphorylation of ERK, JNK, and p38, exhibiting anti-inflammatory antiapoptotic effects. Mulberroside A shows inhibitory activity against mushroom tyrosinase with an IC50 of 53.6 μM.
    Mulberroside A
  • HY-W015309
    Decanoic acid
    Inhibitor ≥98.0%
    Decanoic acid is a key component of the medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) found in coconut oil. Decanoic acid is a brain-penetrant and non-competitive inhibitor of AMPA receptor showing antiseizure activity in rats. Decanoic acid reduces tyrosinase activity and inhibits melanosome maturation. Decanoic acid suppresses the phosphorylation of c-Met and induced apoptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells by inhibiting the expression of various oncogenic proteins, which is promising for research in the field of mTORC1 signaling, HCC and epilepsy.
    Decanoic acid
  • HY-B0856
    Validamycin A
    Inhibitor
    Validamycin A, a fungicidal, is an agricultural antibiotic. Validamycin A is originally isolated from Streptomyces hygroscopicus var. limoneus. Validamycin A inhibits the growth of A. flavus, with a MIC of 1 μg/mL. Validamycin A shows potent inhibitory activity against trehalase of Rhizoctonia solani, with an IC50 of 72 μM. Validamycin A is a reversible tyrosinase inhibitor, with a Ki of 5.893 mM.
    Validamycin A
  • HY-N7135
    Tropolone
    Inhibitor 99.93%
    Tropolone is a seven-membered non-benzenoid aromatic compound, which is the precursor of many Azulene derivatives. Tropolone is a potent mushroom tyrosinase inhibitor with an IC50 value of 0.4 μM. Its inhibitory effect can be achieved by dialysis or excess CU2+ Reversa. Tropolone exhibits broad anti-viral and anti-fungal activity and is synergistic upon co-treatment with nucleos(t)ide analog drugs. Tropolone is a promising candidate for research in osteosarcoma.
    Tropolone
  • HY-N1430
    Oxyresveratrol
    Inhibitor 99.73%
    Oxyresveratrol (trans-Oxyresveratrol) is a potent naturally occurring antioxidant and free radical scavenger (IC50 of 28.9 μM against DPPH free radicals). Oxyresveratrol is potent and noncompetitive tyrosinase inhibitor with an IC50 value of 1.2 μM for mushroom tyrosinase. Oxyresveratrol is effective against HSV-1, HSV-2 and varicella-zoster virus, and has neuroprotective effects.
    Oxyresveratrol
  • HY-N1481
    Methyl linoleate
    Inhibitor ≥98.0%
    Methyl linoleate, a major active constituent of Sageretia thea?fruit (HFSF), is a major anti-melanogenic compound. Methyl linoleate downregulates microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF)?and tyrosinase-related proteins.
    Methyl linoleate
  • HY-W015967
    Glycolic acid
    Inhibitor
    Glycolic acid is an inhibitor of tyrosinase, suppressing melanin formation and lead to a lightening of skin colour.
    Glycolic acid
  • HY-W015967S
    Glycolic acid-d2
    Inhibitor 98.54%
    Glycolic acid-d2 is the deuterium labeled Glycolic acid. Glycolic acid is an inhibitor of tyrosinase, suppressing melanin formation and lead to a lightening of skin colour.
    Glycolic acid-d<sub>2</sub>
  • HY-W013636S
    2-Ketoglutaric acid-13C5
    98.6%
    2-Ketoglutaric acid-13C5 is the 13C labeled 2-Ketoglutaric acid[1]. 2-Ketoglutaric acid (Alpha-Ketoglutaric acid) is an intermediate in the production of ATP or GTP in the Krebs cycle. 2-Ketoglutaric acid also acts as the major carbon skeleton for nitrogen-assimilatory reactions. 2-Ketoglutaric acid is a reversible inhibitor of tyrosinase (IC50=15 mM)[2].
    2-Ketoglutaric acid-<sup>13</sup>C<sub>5</sub>
  • HY-N3002
    α-Arbutin
    Inhibitor 99.98%
    α-Arbutin (4-Hydroxyphenyl α-D-glucopyranoside) is a tyrosinase inhibitor, which is used as an effective skin whiteners. α-Arbutin is promising for research of various diseases such as hyperpigmentation disorders, types of cancers, central nervous system disorders, osteoporosis, diabetes.
    α-Arbutin
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