Anti-Melanogenic and Antioxidant Activity of <i>Bifidobacterium longum</i> Strain ZJ1 Extracts, Isolated from a Chinese Centenarian

Melanin produced by melanocytes protects our skin against ultraviolet (UV) radiation-induced cell damage and oxidative stress. Melanin overproduction by hyperactivated melanocytes is the direct cause of skin hyperpigmentary disorders, such as freckles and melasma. Exploring natural whitening agents...

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Main Authors: Jing Wu, Funa Zhang, Haixia Yu, Shimei Qi, Yu Wu, Weihua Xiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/16/12810