Melanogenic effects of maclurin are mediated through the activation of cAMP/PKA/CREB and p38 MAPK/CREB signaling pathways

YS Hwang, SW Oh, SH Park, J Lee… - Oxidative medicine …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Melanogenesis is the biological process which the skin pigment melanin is synthesized to
protect the skin against ultraviolet irradiation and other external stresses. Abnormal biology …

Regulator of G protein signaling contributes to the development and aflatoxin biosynthesis in Aspergillus flavus through the regulation of Gα activity

R Xie, K Yang, E Tumukunde, Z Guo… - Applied and …, 2022 - Am Soc Microbiol
Heterotrimeric G-proteins play crucial roles in growth, asexual development, and
pathogenicity of fungi. The regulator of G-protein signaling (RGS) proteins function as …

Phoenix dactylifera L. Seed Extract Exhibits Antioxidant Effects and Attenuates Melanogenesis in B16F10 Murine Melanoma Cells by Downregulating PKA Signaling

HC Huang, SS Wang, TC Tsai, WP Ko, TM Chang - Antioxidants, 2020 - mdpi.com
Background: The mode of action of Phoenix dactylifera seed extract in skin care has never
been explored. Methods: P. dactylifera L. seeds were extracted by ultrasonic extraction. The …

Standardized edible bird's nest extract prevents UVB irradiation-mediated oxidative stress and photoaging in the skin

OK Kim, D Kim, M Lee, SH Park, W Yamada, S Eun… - Antioxidants, 2021 - mdpi.com
We investigated whether standardized edible bird's nest extract (BNE-PK) can prevent
ultraviolet B (UVB) irradiation-mediated oxidative stress and photoaging in the skin using in …

Protocatechuic aldehyde inhibits α-MSH-induced melanogenesis in B16F10 melanoma cells via PKA/CREB-associated MITF downregulation

SC Ko, SH Lee - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Protocatechuic aldehyde (PA) is a naturally occurring phenolic compound that is a potent
inhibitor of mushroom tyrosinase. However, the molecular mechanisms of the anti …

Prospects for discovering the secondary metabolites of Cordyceps sensu lato by the integrated strategy

S Bibi, YB Wang, DX Tang, MA Kamal… - Medicinal …, 2021 - ingentaconnect.com
Background: Some species of Cordyceps sensu lato are famous Chinese herbs with
significant biological activities, often used as edible food and traditional medicine in China …

Heat‐Killed Lactobacillus rhamnosus ATCC 7469 Improved UVB‐Induced Photoaging Via Antiwrinkle and Antimelanogenesis Impacts

X Zhang, J Xu, M Ma, Y Zhao, Y Song… - Photochemistry and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Exposure of ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation is the main factor from the environment to cause
skin photoaging. Lactobacillus rhamnosus ATCC 7469, is a probiotic strain with a good track …

Antimelanogenesis effects of theasinensin A

HY Lim, E Kim, SH Park, KH Hwang, D Kim… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Theasinensin A (TSA) is a major group of catechin dimers mainly found in oolong tea and
black tea. This compound is also manufactured with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) as a …

Dual skin-whitening and anti-wrinkle function of low-molecular-weight fish collagen

D Kim, M Lee, JH Yang, JS Yang… - Journal of medicinal food, 2022 - liebertpub.com
In this study, we investigated the protective effects of low-molecular-weight fish collagen
from tilapia against melanogenesis in melanocytes, ultraviolet B (UVB)-irradiated Hs27 skin …

Study on in vitro metabolism and in vivo pharmacokinetics of Beauvericin

Y Yuan, G Meng, Y Li, C Wu - Toxins, 2022 - mdpi.com
Beauvericin (BEA) is a well-known mycotoxin produced by many fungi, including Beaveria
bassiana. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the in vitro distribution and metabolism …