Method for skin whitening using (2z, 8z) - matricaria acid methyl ester
AssigneeInha-Industry Partnership Institute
InventorsEun-ki KIM, Nam Ho LEE, Lianhua LUO
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting melanin generation or a method for skin whitening using an active fraction of Erigeron breviscapus extract or matricaria acid methyl ester isolated from the same. The active fraction obtained by solvent fractionation from Erigeron breviscapus whole plant extract and (2Z,8Z)-matricaria acid methyl ester isolated from the fraction inhibit melanin generation in melanocytes without cytotoxicity, so that they can be effectively used for skin whitening.
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A method for inhibiting melanin generation comprising the step of administering the organic solvent fraction of Erigeron breviscapus extract extracted with water, alcohol or a mixture thereof or (2Z,8Z)-matricaria acid methyl ester isolated from the fraction to a subject.
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