Carotenoids from Persimmon (<i>Diospyros kaki</i> Thunb.) Byproducts Exert Photoprotective, Antioxidative and Microbial Anti-Adhesive Effects on HaCaT

Persimmon (<i>Diospyros kaki</i> Thunb.) fruits are a remarkable source of carotenoids, which have shown protective effects against UV radiation in bacteria, fungi, algae, and plants. The aim of this study was to analyze the photoprotection provided by an acetone extract, rich in caroten...

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Main Authors: Sara Gea-Botella, Bryan Moreno-Chamba, Laura de la Casa, Julio Salazar-Bermeo, Nuria Martí, María Concepción Martínez-Madrid, Manuel Valero, Domingo Saura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/13/11/1898