Cysteinyldopa

Cysteinyldopa
Cysteinyldopa[1]
Identifiers
CAS number 19641-92-0
PubChem 29719
ChemSpider 27618 YesY
MeSH Cysteinyldopa
ChEMBL CHEMBL158934 YesY
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Properties
Molecular formula C12H16N2O6S
Molar mass 316.33024
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Cysteinyldopa is a catecholamine. Excessive cysteinyldopa in plasma and urine has been linked to malignant melanoma.[1] Cysteinyldopa is 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.

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