Member database | Pfam |
Pfam type | family |
Short name | TOH_N |
Author | Gavin OL; |
Sequence Ontology | 0100021 |
Description
This domain family is found in eukaryotes, and is approximately 30 amino acids in length. There is a single completely conserved residue G that may be functionally important. Tyrosine hydroxylase converts L-tyrosine to L-DOPA in the catecholamine synthesis pathway.
References
1. Expression of tyrosine hydroxylase in lymphocytes and effect of endogenous catecholamines on lymphocyte function. Qiu YH, Peng YP, Jiang JM, Wang JJ. Neuroimmunomodulation 11, 75-83, (2004). View articlePMID: 14758053