The immunogen is a synthetic peptide directed towards the middle region of human TYR
Alternative Synonym:
ATN, CMM8, OCA1, OCA1A, OCAIA, SHEP3
TYR is a copper-containing oxidase that functions in the formation of pigments such as melanins and other polyphenolic compounds. It catalyzes the rate-limiting conversions of tyrosine to DOPA, DOPA to DOPA-quinone and possibly 5,6-dihydroxyindole to indole-5,6 quinone.