Novel Chemically Modified Curcumin (CMC) Derivatives Inhibit Tyrosinase Activity and Melanin Synthesis in B16F10 Mouse Melanoma Cells

Skin hyperpigmentation disorders arise due to excessive production of the macromolecular pigment melanin catalyzed by the enzyme tyrosinase. Recently, the therapeutic use of curcumin for inhibiting tyrosinase activity and production of melanin have been recognized, but poor stability and solubility...

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Main Authors: Shilpi Goenka, Francis Johnson, Sanford R. Simon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/11/5/674