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Molecular Docking, Synthesis, and Tyrosinase Inhibition Activity of Acetophenone Amide: Potential Inhibitor of Melanogenesis

Researchers developed new chemical compounds that can inhibit tyrosinase, an enzyme responsible for producing melanin (the pigment that colors skin). One compound, called 5c, proved exceptionally effective at blocking this enzyme—significantly more potent than existing skin-lightening agents. These acetophenone-based compounds could lead to improved cosmetic treatments for unwanted pigmentation like age spots and melasma, with better safety profiles than current options.

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Synthesis and biological assessment of novel 4H-chromene-3-carbonitrile derivatives as tyrosinase inhibitors

Researchers developed new chemical compounds that can block tyrosinase, an enzyme responsible for producing excessive skin pigment that causes dark spots and discoloration. The most effective compound (6f) works better than kojic acid, a commonly used skin-lightening ingredient, and could lead to safer treatments for hyperpigmentation and related skin conditions. Computer simulations showed that one form of the compound fits better into the enzyme’s active site, making it more effective at preventing melanin production.

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Kojic Acid Showed Consistent Inhibitory Activity on Tyrosinase from Mushroom and in Cultured B16F10 Cells Compared with Arbutins

This study compared four skin-whitening compounds to find the best one for use as a testing standard in laboratories. Kojic acid was found to be the most reliable choice because it effectively blocks the enzyme tyrosinase, which produces skin pigment, without damaging cells. The researchers tested these compounds both in test tubes and in actual melanoma cells to understand how they work differently.

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Biological and Cheminformatics Studies of Newly Designed Triazole Based Derivatives as Potent Inhibitors against Mushroom Tyrosinase

Researchers developed new chemical compounds based on triazole structures to inhibit tyrosinase, an enzyme that produces melanin in skin. One compound (9h) proved particularly effective at blocking this enzyme, working 170 times better than the standard drug kojic acid. Computer modeling showed how this compound fits into the enzyme’s active site. These findings could lead to safer and more effective treatments for skin discoloration disorders like melasma and age spots.

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Identification of (Z)-2-benzylidene-dihydroimidazothiazolone derivatives as tyrosinase inhibitors: Anti-melanogenic effects and in silico studies

Scientists developed new chemical compounds that can block tyrosinase, an enzyme that produces skin pigment (melanin). These new compounds, called DHIT derivatives, work much better than existing skin lightening agents like kojic acid and appear to be safer. The best compound tested was 100 times more effective at stopping melanin production than kojic acid in laboratory tests and showed no toxicity to cells.

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