tyr1 — Magnaporthe oryzae 70-15

Summary

MGG_11545 (tyr1) on chromosome 5 of Magnaporthe oryzae 70-15 encodes an uncharacterized protein with tyrosinase activity and copper binding. The protein contains a tyrosinase C-terminal domain, a copper-binding domain, and a di-copper centre domain. This gene is associated with melanin anabolism. Related genes in other species link the family to melanin biosynthesis. The product is also associated with copper and metal binding.