Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Resveratrol Derivatives as Melanogenesis Inhibitors

Resveratrol (1), a naturally occurring stilbene compound, has been suggested as a potential whitening agent with strong inhibitory activity on melanin synthesis. However, the use of resveratrol in cosmetics has been limited due to its chemical instability and poor bioavailability. Therefore, resvera...

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Main Authors: Qing Liu, CheongTaek Kim, Yang Hee Jo, Seon Beom Kim, Bang Yeon Hwang, Mi Kyeong Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-09-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/9/16933