The modulation of melanogenesis in B16 cells upon treatment with plant extracts and isolated plant compounds

A Merecz-Sadowska, P Sitarek, T Kowalczyk, K Zajdel… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Plants are a rich source of secondary metabolites that exhibit numerous desired properties.
The compounds may influence the biology of melanocytes, pigment cells that produce …

[HTML][HTML] Honey as an antioxidant therapy to reduce cognitive ageing

KF Azman, R Zakaria - Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
This paper reviews the potential role of honey as a therapeutic antioxidant to reduce
oxidative stress and improve cognitive ageing. All articles indexed to PubMed Central (PMC) …

Eupafolin, a skin whitening flavonoid isolated from Phyla nodiflora, downregulated melanogenesis: Role of MAPK and Akt pathways

HH Ko, YC Chiang, MH Tsai, CJ Liang, LF Hsu… - Journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance In hyperpigmentation disorders marked by melanin
overproduction in the skin, including melisma and freckles, melanogenesis is caused by …

Andrographolide suppresses melanin synthesis through Akt/GSK3β/β-catenin signal pathway

PY Zhu, WH Yin, MR Wang, YY Dang, XY Ye - Journal of dermatological …, 2015 - Elsevier
Background Tyrosinase (TYR) is the key enzyme controlling the production of melanin. Very
few papers have reported that andrographolide can inhibit melanin content. Objective To …

Functionality study of santalin as tyrosinase inhibitor: A potential depigmentation agent

H Hridya, A Amrita, S Mohan, M Gopalakrishnan… - International journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Excessive melanin production leads to hyperpigmentation disorders which results in
distressing aesthetic values. Though there are some synthetic depigmentation agents …

[HTML][HTML] The genus Cuscuta (Convolvolaceac): An updated review on indigenous uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology

S Noureen, S Noreen, SA Ghumman… - Iranian Journal of …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cuscuta, commonly known as dodder, is a genus of family convolvolaceace. Approximately
170 species of Cuscuta are extensively distributed in temperate and subtropical areas of the …

Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using aqueous extract of Cuscuta japonica seeds and their antibacterial and antioxidant activities

MP Patil, YA Seong, JO Kim, YB Seo, GD Kim - Inorganic Chemistry …, 2021 - Elsevier
The green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) using plant extract has been proposed
as a facile, eco-friendly and cost-effective method. The Cuscuta japonica plant is one of the …

Morin induces melanogenesis via activation of MAPK signaling pathways in B16F10 mouse melanoma cells

SY Shin, JY Ko, MJ Kim, N Song, KM Park - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Morin is a well-known flavonoid, and has been reported to have various properties, such as
anti-cell death, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Although studies on the …

Hyperoside protects human primary melanocytes against H2O2-induced oxidative damage

B Yang, Q Yang, X Yang… - Molecular Medicine …, 2016 - spandidos-publications.com
Cuscutae semen has been shown to have beneficial effects in the treatment of vitiligo,
recorded in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, whereas the effects of its constituent compounds …

Melanogenesis Inhibitor(s) from Phyla nodiflora Extract

FL Yen, MC Wang, CJ Liang, HH Ko… - Evidence‐Based …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Overexpression of tyrosinase can cause excessive production of melanin and lead to
hyperpigmentation disorders, including melasma and freckles. Recently, agents obtained …