5 S Cysteinyldopa

《英文msh詞典》5 S Cysteinyldopa
[入口詞] 5 S Cysteinyldopa
[主題詞] Cysteinyldopa
[英文釋義] Found in large amounts in the plasma and urine of patients with malignant melanoma. It is therefore used in the diagnosis of melanoma and for the detection of postoperative metastases. Cysteinyldopa is believed to be formed by the rapid enzymatic hydrolysis of 5-S-glutathionedopa found in melanin-producing cells.