Fe2+/H2O2-mediated oxidation of homogentisic acid indicates the production of ochronotic and non-ochronotic pigments. Implications in Alkaptonuria and beyond.
Koen P. Vercruysse, Adam M. Taylor, Juan Knight
This study shows Fe2+/H2O2-mediated oxidation of homogentisic acid produces ochronotic and non-ochronotic pigments, with implications for alkaptonuria and pigmentation disorders.
bioRxiv · Nov 21, 2017 · PreprintBiochemistry