Alleviation effect of arbutin on oxidative stress generated through tyrosinase reaction with l-tyrosine and l-DOPA

Conclusion:
It is presumed that arbutin could alleviate oxidative stress derived from the melanogenic pathway in the skin in addition to its function as a whitening agent in cosmetics.

Source: BMC Biochemistry - October 9, 2014 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Mika TadaMasahiro KohnoYoshimi Niwano Source Type: research