Resorcinol-type phenolic compounds from natural sources inhibut α-MSH induced melanogenesis and UVA-induced DNA damage
Sunlight exposure is inevitable to all humans and UV radiation in the sunlight usually causes damages to the skin. Tanning, first appearing when UV injures occur, is a pigmentation process which can be considered as a natural defense mechanism of the organism. Melanin plays an important role in the...
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The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong)
2014
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/207207 |