Acremonidin E produced by Penicillium sp. SNF123, a fungal endophyte of Panax ginseng, has anti-melanogenic activities

ConclusionThis study demonstrates that acremonidin E, a bioactive metabolite derived from a fungal endophyte of P. ginseng, can inhibit melanin synthesis by downregulating tyrosinase, illuminating the potential utility of microorganisms associated with P. ginseng for cosmetic ingredients.Graphical abstract
Source: Journal of Ginseng Research - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research