Tyrosinase inhibitory flavonoid from Juniperus communis fruits

Jegal, J., Park, S., Chung, K., Chung, H.Y., Lee, J., Jeong, E.J., Kim, K.H. and Yang, M.H. · Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry · 2016

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Abstract

Bioassay-guided isolation from Juniperus communis fruits yielded flavonoids and biflavonoids that inhibited mushroom tyrosinase, supporting the traditional use of juniper berries for skin conditions and as a skin-whitening antioxidant agent.

Referenced for these plants

2023)Common Juniper Eneberries / Enebær Jeneverbes (EMA/HMPC Juniper Juniper “berries” / juniper cone berriesJuniperus communis

How to cite

Jegal, J., Park, S., Chung, K., Chung, H.Y., Lee, J., Jeong, E.J., Kim, K.H. and Yang, M.H (2016) 'Tyrosinase inhibitory flavonoid from Juniperus communis fruits', Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 80(12), pp. 2311-2317. doi:10.1080/09168451.2016.1217146

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