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August 2015 in “Molecules” This study found that mimosine dipeptide enantiomers inhibit melanogenesis and cyclooxygenase enzymes in B16F10 melanoma cells, suggesting potential for treating skin hyperpigmentation and inflammation.
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December 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research” This study found that using 70% ethanol as a solvent for extracting unsoaked Leucaena leucocephala seeds produces a high extract yield while managing mimosine levels, indicating potential for nutraceutical use.
May 2018 in “Pakistan journal of nutrition” This study found that feeding sheep rations with up to 30% Leucaena leucocephala leaf meal did not significantly affect mimosine concentrations or alter blood metabolites and thyroid hormones, suggesting it can be used without detrimental effects in these aspects.
February 2025 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” This study found that mimosine in lamtoro leaf powder causes moderate congestion and mild necrotic lesions in the pancreas of white rats, which are less severe than those caused by standard mimosine, suggesting the leaf powder's flavonoid, tannin, and protein components may reduce mimosine toxicity.
December 2019 in “University of Malaya Students Repository” This study found that Soxhlet extraction is more effective at removing the toxin mimosine from Leucaena leucocephala, and mimosine shows promise as a biodiesel additive due to its antioxidative properties.