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March 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Clotrimazole, an antifungal cream, may safely reduce skin pigmentation by breaking down the enzyme needed for making melanin.
January 2026 in “Chemistry & Biodiversity” This study found that the chemical composition and biological activity of Platycladus orientalis fruit extracts varied with the extraction method, revealing potent antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory properties, particularly in the n-hexane extract, which suggests potential applications for managing dysregulated enzyme conditions.
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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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September 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” In this study, Epimedii Folium extract was found to enhance melanin production and promote pigmentation through mechanisms involving the MAPK/ERK1/2 pathway in both in vitro and in vivo models.
January 2013 in “วารสารเภสัชศาสตร์อีสาน (Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IJPS)” This study found that Carthamus tinctorius floret ethanolic extract stimulated melanogenesis in B16F10 murine melanoma cells without cytotoxicity, suggesting its potential as a treatment for gray hair.