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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-03-01
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Series: | Antioxidants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/4/270 |