Vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid, niacin) deficiency causes the systemic disease pellagra, which
leads to dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and possibly death depending on its severity and …

Extracellular vesicles act as shuttle vectors or signal transducers that can deliver specific
biological information and have progressively emerged as key regulators of organized …

Melanins are pigment molecules that determine the skin, eye, and hair color of the human
subject to its amount, quality, and distribution. Melanocytes synthesize melanin and provide …

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Skincare Pharmaceutical Formulations Next Article in Journal I Spy with My Little Eye: A …

Melanin is a secondary metabolite composed of complex heterogeneous polymers. Fungal
melanin is considered to be a sustainable and biodegradable natural pigment and has a …

Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) is an important regulator of
melanogenesis and melanocyte development. Although it has been studied extensively in …

Melasma is a multifactorial dyschromia that results from exposure to external factors (such
as solar radiation) and hormonal factors (such as sex hormones and pregnancy), as well as …

Aging skin, wrinkles, pigmentation, and dryness are problems that plague people, and
researchers are working to solve them. Recent studies have shown that intestinal microbiota …

One of the most prolific plants utilized in various applications is mangosteen (Garcinia
mangostana L.). Rich in potent bioactive compounds, such as xanthones, mangosteen is …

Skin hyperpigmentation resulting from excessive tyrosinase expression has long been a
problem for beauty lovers, which has not yet been completely solved. Although researchers …