α-Arbutin

α-Arbutin

CAT N°: 35386
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?-Arbutin is a glycosylated hydroquinone that has been found in Ericaceae and has diverse biological activities.{63315,63316,63317,63318,63319} It inhibits tyrosinase in a cell-free assay (IC50 = 0.48 mM for the mouse enzyme) and the production of melanin in HMV-II melanoma cells when used at a concentration of 0.5 mM.{63315,63316} ?-Arbutin (100 µM) prevents increases in reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by rotenone (Item No. 13995) in SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells.{63317} It decreases locomotor deficits in a parkin-null transgenic Drosophila model of Parkinson’s disease. ?-Arbutin (30 mM) reduces postprandial plasma glucose levels in mice.{63318} It has also been used in the synthesis of ?-glucosidase inhibitors.{63319} Formulations containing ?-arbutin have been used in cosmetic products as skin lightening agents.

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