title: Tyrisonase inhibition and melanin reduction of human melanocytes (HEMn-MP) using Anacardium occidentale L extract.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Natural Resources, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Abdul Gaffar
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Abdul Majid
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Sarmidi
mesh_terms: D031021:Anacardium / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000502:physiology; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008543:Melanins; D008544:Melanocytes / Q000187:drug effects*; D014442:Monophenol Monooxygenase / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D010455:Peptides / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D008543:Melanins; D010455:Peptides; D028321:Plant Preparations; D014442:Monophenol Monooxygenase