p-Coumaric Acid Ethyl Ester, also known as Ethyl (E)-p-hydroxycinnamate or Ethyl trans-4-hydroxycinnamate, is a reversible, non-competitive inhibitor of tyrosinase. It quenches the enzyme's intrinsic fluorescence and alters the binding affinity of L-tyrosine by inducing conformational changes in the catalytic domain, without binding to the copper ion. This compound finds application in the development of various products, including medicines, cosmetics, and fruit preservation products that utilize pollen.
- Non-competitive and reversible tyrosinase inhibitor.
- Changes L-tyrosine binding affinity through conformational changes in tyrosinase's catalytic domain.
- Does not bind to the copper ion of the enzyme.
- Applicable in developing medicines.
- Used in cosmetic formulations.
- Utilized in fruit preservation products.