DCT

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Description

The DCT (dopachrome tautomerase) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 13.

DCT may refer to:

DCT, also known as L-dopachrome tautomerase (DT), plays a key role in melanin biosynthesis by catalyzing the conversion of L-dopachrome into 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid (DHICA).

DCT is also known as OCA8, TRP-2, TYRP2.

Associated Diseases

• Oculocutaneous albinism, type VIII