Abrogating effect of a xanthophyll carotenoid astaxanthin on the stem cell factor-induced stimulation of human epidermal pigmentation.

Nakajima, Hiroaki

Abrogating effect of a xanthophyll carotenoid astaxanthin on the stem cell factor-induced stimulation of human epidermal pigmentation. [electronic resource] - Archives of dermatological research Dec 2012 - 803-16 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

1432-069X

10.1007/s00403-012-1248-y doi


Cells, Cultured
Endothelin-1--metabolism
Enzyme Activation--drug effects
Epidermis--drug effects
Gene Expression Regulation--drug effects
Humans
Hyperpigmentation--metabolism
Melanocytes--drug effects
Membrane Glycoproteins--genetics
Microphthalmia-Associated Transcription Factor--genetics
Monophenol Monooxygenase--genetics
Oxidoreductases--genetics
Skin Pigmentation--drug effects
Stem Cell Factor--antagonists & inhibitors
Xanthophylls--pharmacology
gp100 Melanoma Antigen--metabolism