Open AccessPigmentation Effect of Rice Bran Extract in Hair Follicle-Like Tissue and Organ Culture Models
Author(s) -
Yumi Kim,
Han-Moi Lim,
Eun-Cheol Lee,
Young-Kwon Seo
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
jo'jig gonghag gwa jaesaeng uihag/tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.719
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 2212-5469
pISSN - 1738-2696
DOI - 10.1007/s13770-019-00220-z
Subject(s) - melanin , organ culture , hair follicle , microbiology and biotechnology , tyrosinase , follicle , immunohistochemistry , biology , chemistry , biochemistry , in vitro , botany , immunology , enzyme
Melanogenesis is a biological process resulting in the production of melanin pigment, which plays an important role in the prevention of sun-induced skin injury and determines the hair and skin color. Melanin has the ability to block ultraviolet radiation and scavenge free oxygen radicals, thus protecting the skin from their harmful effects. Agents that increase melanin synthesis in melanocytes may reduce the risk of photodamage and skin cancer. Hence, various approaches have been proposed to increase the synthesis of melanin.