Propionic acid produced by Cutibacterium acnes fermentation ameliorates ultraviolet B-induced melanin synthesis

Abstract Ultraviolet irradiation induces melanin accumulation, which can be reduced by the use of chemical whitening products. However, the associated safety concerns of such products have prompted the search for natural and harmless alternatives. This study aimed to identify a natural acidic formul...

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Main Authors: Hsin-Jou Kao, Yan-Han Wang, Sunita Keshari, John Jackson Yang, Shinta Simbolon, Chun-Chuan Chen, Chun-Ming Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-91386-x