Lactoperoxidase is a candidate for mediating neuromelanin formation in the human substantia nigra

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 17, April 2026. <br/>SignificanceAltered neuromelanin metabolism has been implicated in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease. However, the lack of a clear understanding of the intricate mechanisms underlying neuromelanin synthesis hampers efforts to elucidate the pigment’s …