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ArticleJournal of ginseng research2018

Antimelanogenesis and skin-protective activities of

Jeong-Ook Lee, Eunji Kim, Ji Hye Kim, Yo Han Hong, Han Gyung Kim, Deok Jeong, Juewon Kim, Su Hwan Kim, Chanwoong Park, Dae Bang Seo and 3 more

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Article in Journal of ginseng research, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 31 papers.

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31citing papers in PubMed
3.4field-weighted citation impact, top 6% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

31 citing papers in PubMed, 60 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Jeong-Ook LeeDepartment of Aerospace Information Engineering, Bio-Inspired Aerospace Information Laboratory, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Eunji KimDepartment of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Ji Hye KimDepartment of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Yo Han HongDepartment of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Han Gyung KimDepartment of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Deok JeongDepartment of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Juewon KimVital Beautie Research Division, Amorepacific R&D Center, Yongin, Republic of Korea.
Su Hwan KimVital Beautie Research Division, Amorepacific R&D Center, Yongin, Republic of Korea.
Chanwoong ParkVital Beautie Research Division, Amorepacific R&D Center, Yongin, Republic of Korea.
Dae Bang SeoVital Beautie Research Division, Amorepacific R&D Center, Yongin, Republic of Korea.
Young-Jin SonDepartment of Pharmacy, Sunchon National University, Suncheon, Republic of Korea.
Sang Yun HanDepartment of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Jae Youl ChoDepartment of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Sungkyunkwan University · KRAmorepacific (South Korea) · KRKonkuk University · KRSunchon National University · KR

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe antioxidant effects of

methodsTo confirm the antimelanogenesis effect of Pg-C-EE, we analyzed melanin synthesis and secretion and messenger RNA and protein expression levels of related genes. Ultraviolet B (UVB) and hydrogen peroxide (H

resultsPg-C-EE inhibited melanin synthesis and secretion by blocking activator protein 1 regulatory enzymes such as p38, extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERKs), and cyclic adenosine monophosphate response element-binding protein. Pg-C-EE also suppressed ROS generation induced by H

conclusionThese results suggest that Pg-C-EE may have antimelanogenesis properties and skin-protective properties through regulation of activator protein 1 and cyclic adenosine monophosphate response element-binding protein signaling. Pg-C-EE may be used as a skin-improving agent, with moisture retention and whitening effects.

Indexed as

AntimelanogenesisCalyx of berryMatrix metalloproteinasesPanax ginsengSkin protective

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PMID29983620
PMCPMC6026384
OpenAlexW2793173535

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