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  • P-ISSN 1010-0695
  • E-ISSN 2288-3339

The Effcects of Psoraleae fructus Extract on Melanin Synthesis of B16 Melanoma Cells

Journal of Korean Medicine / Journal of Korean Medicine, (P)1010-0695; (E)2288-3339
2005, v.26 no.3, pp.55-65


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Abstract

Objectives : This study was carried out for the development of medicine for vitiligo treatment and focused on the effect of Psoraleae fructus extract on melanin synthesis of B16 melanoma cells. Methods : Activity of tyrosinase playing a vital role in the synthesis and quantity of melanin, which is the final product in cultured B16 melanoma cells, the effects of Psoraleae fructus extract were measured. Results : The results indicated that Psoraleae fructus extract increased both the amount of melanin and the activity of tyrosinase according to concentration, also supported by western blot analysis. Conclusions : The results suggest that Psoraleae fructus extract has an advantageous effect on the promotion of melanin synthesis and will contribute to the development of vitiligo treatment through further related studies.

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Psoraleae fructus, melanogenesis, tyrosinase, vitiligo.


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