Kojic acid alters pheomelanin content in human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived melanocytes

J Dermatol. 2020 Apr;47(4):435-436. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.15260. Epub 2020 Feb 17.

Authors

Chie Miyabe¹, Yupeng Dong¹, Kazumasa Wakamatsu², Shosuke Ito², Tamihiro Kawakami¹

Affiliations

¹ Division of Dermatology, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Sendai, Japan.
² Department of Chemistry, Fujita Health University School of Medical Sciences, Toyoake, Japan.

PMID: 32067265
DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.15260

No abstract available

MeSH terms

Cell Culture Techniques / methods
Cell Differentiation
Cell Line
Culture Media, Serum-Free
Humans
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Melanins / analysis
Melanins / biosynthesis*
Melanocytes / drug effects*
Melanocytes / metabolism
Monophenol Monooxygenase / metabolism*
Pyrones / pharmacology*
Skin Lightening Preparations / pharmacology*
Up-Regulation / drug effects

Substances

Culture Media, Serum-Free
Melanins
Pyrones
Skin Lightening Preparations
pheomelanin
eumelanin
kojic acid
Monophenol Monooxygenase