Anti-TRP1

Protein function: Plays a role in melanin biosynthesis (PubMed:22556244, PubMed:16704458). Catalyzes the oxidation of 5,6-dihydroxyindole- 2-carboxylic acid (DHICA) into indole-5,6-quinone-2-carboxylic acid in the presence of bound Cu(2+) ions, but not in the presence of Zn(2+) (PubMed:28661582). May regulate or influence the type of melanin synthesized (PubMed:22556244, PubMed:16704458). Also to a lower extent, capable of hydroxylating tyrosine and producing melanin. [The UniProt Consortium]