Tyrisonase inhibition and melanin reduction of human melanocytes (HEMn-MP) using Anacardium occidentale L extract.
- Author:
Abdul Gaffar R
;
Abdul Majid FA
;
Sarmidi MR
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2008;63 Suppl A():100-101
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:Malay
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Abstract:
Cashew (Anacardium occindentale L) leaves extract (CLE) has potential as tyrosinase inhibitor that can be used for therapeutic in pigmentation problem. This study investigates the real potential of CLE to inhibit tyrosinase and melanin reduction using human epidermal melanocytes. The extracts were exposed to the human melanocytes for more than 24 hours. The CLE extract exhibited potential as tyrosinase inhibitor, reduced melanin and high in antioxidant activity relative to commercial extract of Emblica sp.
