[HTML][HTML] Tyrosinase inhibitors naturally present in plants and synthetic modifications of these natural products as anti-melanogenic agents: a review

M Hassan, S Shahzadi, A Kloczkowski - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Tyrosinase is a key enzyme target to design new chemical ligands against melanogenesis.
In the current review, different chemical derivatives are explored which have been used as …

Revisiting the role of melatonin in human melanocyte physiology: A skin context perspective

A Sevilla, J Chéret, RM Slominski… - Journal of pineal …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The evolutionarily ancient methoxyindoleamine, melatonin, has long perplexed investigators
by its versatility of functions and mechanisms of action, which include the regulation of …

[HTML][HTML] Protective barriers provided by the epidermis

S de Szalay, PW Wertz - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
The skin is the largest organ of the body and consists of an epidermis, dermis and
subcutaneous adipose tissue. The skin surface area is often stated to be about 1.8 to 2 m2 …

[HTML][HTML] Melanin's journey from melanocytes to keratinocytes: Uncovering the molecular mechanisms of melanin transfer and processing

L Bento-Lopes, LC Cabaço, J Charneca… - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Skin pigmentation ensures efficient photoprotection and relies on the pigment melanin,
which is produced by epidermal melanocytes and transferred to surrounding keratinocytes …

Direct observation of the effects of chemical fixation in MNT-1 cells: A SE-ADM and Raman study

R Mastrangelo, T Okada, T Ogura… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - National Acad Sciences
Aldehydes fixation was accidentally discovered in the early 20th century and soon became a
widely adopted practice in the histological field, due to an excellent staining enhancement in …

[HTML][HTML] The role of extracellular vesicles in melanoma progression

E Lattmann, MP Levesque - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Melanoma is produced by the malignant transformation of the pigmented
cells in the skin. It is the deadliest form of skin cancer and a global medical burden. Recent …

[HTML][HTML] Loss of 'epidermal melanin unit'integrity in human skin during melanoma-genesis

C Casalou, H Moreiras, JM Mayatra, A Fabre… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Cutaneous melanoma can be a most challenging neoplasm of high lethality, in part due to
its extreme heterogeneity and characteristic aggressive and invasive nature. Indeed, its …

Characterization and screening of anti-melanogenesis and anti-photoaging activity of different enzyme-assisted polysaccharide extracts from Portulaca oleracea L.

X Tao, X Hu, T Wu, D Zhou, D Yang, X Li, Y Fu… - Phytomedicine, 2023 - Elsevier
Background The flavonoids and polysaccharides in Portulaca oleracea L.(PO) have
significant antibacterial and antioxidant effects, which can inhibit common bacteria and …

[HTML][HTML] Oral hyperpigmentation as an adverse effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy in HIV patients: A systematic review and pooled prevalence

D Radithia, A Subarnbhesaj… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infects patients via CD4+ cells which are
later be destroyed subsequently causing the deteriotation of immune system. HIV generally …

Inhibition of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone-induced melanogenesis and molecular mechanisms by polyphenol-enriched fraction of Tagetes erecta L. flower

SS Sanjaya, MH Park, WAHM Karunarathne, KT Lee… - Phytomedicine, 2024 - Elsevier
Background The pursuit for safe and efficacious skin-whitening agents has prompted a
dedicated exploration of plant-derived compounds. Notably, Tagetes erecta L. flowers have …