Inhibitory effects of ginsenosides on basic fibroblast growth factor-induced melanocyte proliferation
Background: UV-B-exposed keratinocytes secrete various paracrine factors. Among these factors, basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) stimulates the proliferation of melanocytes. Ginsenosides, the major active compounds of ginseng, are known to have broad pharmacological effects. In this study, we ex...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Ginseng Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1226845316300690 |