Constituents of Cryptotaenia japonica Inhibit Melanogenesis via CREB- and MAPK-Associated Signaling Pathways in Murine B16 Melanoma Cells

Constituents of Cryptotaenia japonica Inhibit Melanogenesis via CREB- and MAPK-Associated Signaling Pathways in Murine B16 Melanoma Cells

Melanin plays an important role in protecting the skin against ultraviolet light and is responsible for skin color. However, overproduction of melanin is related to several skin disorders, such as age spots, freckles, café au lait spots, Becker’s nevus and other hyperpigmentation syndromes. The aim...

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Main Authors: Zuh-Kyung Seong, Sung-Yoon Lee, Amrit Poudel, Sei-Ryang Oh, Hyeong-Kyu Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-09-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
Cryptotaenia japonica
murine B16 melanoma cells
flavonoids
anti-melanogenic effect
MEK
hyperpigmentation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/10/1296

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