5,6-Dihydroxyindole is a melanin precursor showing potent cytotoxicity

Nature. 1978 Dec 7;276(5688):626-8. doi: 10.1038/276627a0.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / toxicity
  • Ascorbic Acid / pharmacology
  • Cell Division / drug effects*
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Survival / drug effects*
  • DNA / biosynthesis
  • Dihydroxyphenylalanine / toxicity
  • Indoles / toxicity*
  • Melanins / biosynthesis
  • Melanins / pharmacology

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Indoles
  • Melanins
  • Dihydroxyphenylalanine
  • DNA
  • Ascorbic Acid