Disruption of tyrosinase glycosylation by N-acetylglucosamine and its depigmenting effects in guinea pig skin and in human skin

J Dermatol Sci. 2011 Sep;63(3):199-201. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2011.06.002. Epub 2011 Jun 12.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acetylglucosamine / pharmacology*
  • Animals
  • Cell Line
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Glycosylation
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Humans
  • Melanins / biosynthesis
  • Monophenol Monooxygenase / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Skin / drug effects*
  • Skin / enzymology*
  • Skin Pigmentation / drug effects*
  • Skin Pigmentation / radiation effects
  • Ultraviolet Rays

Substances

  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Melanins
  • Monophenol Monooxygenase
  • Acetylglucosamine