A Melanin-Related Phenolic Polymer with Potent Photoprotective and Antioxidant Activities for Dermo-Cosmetic Applications

Eumelanins, the dark variant of skin pigments, are endowed with a remarkable antioxidant activity and well-recognized photoprotective properties that have been ascribed to pigment components derived from the biosynthetic precursor 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid (DHICA). Herein, we report the...

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Main Authors: Davide Liberti, Maria Laura Alfieri, Daria Maria Monti, Lucia Panzella, Alessandra Napolitano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/4/270