Antimelanogenic Effects of Curcumin and Its Dimethoxy Derivatives: Mechanistic Investigation Using B16F10 Melanoma Cells and Zebrafish (<em>Danio rerio</em>) Embryos

Regulation of melanin production via the MC1R signaling pathway is a protective mechanism of the skin of living organisms against exposure to ultraviolet rays. The discovery of human skin-whitening agents has been one of the most intense pursuits of the cosmetic industry. The MC1R signaling pathway...

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Main Authors: Hwang-Ju Jeon, Kyeongnam Kim, Chaeeun Kim, Sung-Eun Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/5/926