Efficacy of Astaxanthin for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in a Murine Model.

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease associated with various factors, including immunological abnormalities and exposure to allergens. Astaxanthin (AST) is a xanthophyll carotenoid that has recently been demonstrated to have anti-inflammatory effects and to regulate t...

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Main Authors: Yoko Yoshihisa, Tsugunobu Andoh, Kenji Matsunaga, Mati Ur Rehman, Takashi Maoka, Tadamichi Shimizu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4811408?pdf=render