Effect of Chlorogenic Acid on Melanogenesis of B16 Melanoma Cells

Chlorogenic acid (CGA), the ester formed between caffeic acid and l-quinic acid, is a widespread phenolic compound. It is part of the human diet, found in foods such as coffee, apples, pears, etc. CGA is also was widely used in cosmetics, but the effects of CGA on melanogenesis are unknown. In this...

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Main Authors: Hao-Rong Li, Maidina Habasi, Lian-Zhen Xie, Haji Akber Aisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-08-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/9/12940