[4-t-Butylphenyl]-N-(4-imidazol-1-yl phenyl)sulfonamide (ISCK03) Inhibits SCF/c-kit Signaling in 501mel Human Melanoma Cells and Abolishes Melanin Production in Mice and Brownish Guinea Pigs
July 2007
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Biochemical Pharmacology
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ISCK03 SCF/c-kit signaling melanin production 501mel human melanoma cells p44/42 ERK MAPK phosphorylation depigmentation topical application UV-induced hyperpigmentation Fontana-Masson staining skin-whitening agents c-kit activity stem cell factor signaling melanin melanoma cells ERK MAPK phosphorylation topical treatment UV hyperpigmentation skin-whitening c-kit
Studysummary This study found that phenyl-imidazole sulfonamide derivatives, particularly ISCK03, inhibited c-kit signaling and promoted depigmentation in various experimental settings, suggesting potential use as skin-whitening agents.
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