Inhibitory Effects of the Bioactive Thermorubin Isolated from the Fungus <i>Thermoactinomyces Antibioticus</i> on Melanogenesis

Skin hyperpigmentation disorders arise due to aberrant regulation of melanin synthesis and export. Current treatments include natural compounds like kojic acid and hydroquinone, which suffer from limitations due to adverse reactions. Thermorubin (TR) is a secondary metabolite derived from the fungus...

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Main Authors: Shilpi Goenka, Sanford R. Simon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Cosmetics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/7/3/61