Laminarin Attenuates Ultraviolet-Induced Skin Damage by Reducing Superoxide Anion Levels and Increasing Endogenous Antioxidants in the Dorsal Skin of Mice
A number of studies have demonstrated that marine carbohydrates display anti-oxidant, anti-melanogenic, and anti-aging activities in the skin. Laminarin (LA), a low-molecular-weight polysaccharide, is found in brown algae. The benefits of LA in ultraviolet B (UVB) induced photodamage of the skin hav...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-06-01
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Series: | Marine Drugs |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/18/7/345 |