Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 25, Issue 4, April 2026.ABSTRACT Background Melasma is a chronic hyperpigmentation disorder with high relapse rates, particularly in Fitzpatrick skin types III–V. Increasing evidence implicates cytokine‐driven inflammation and visible light–induced melanogenesis as key contributors to disease persistence.
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Mitigating the toxicity of palmitoylated analogue of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone(11-13) by conjugation with gold nanoparticle: characterisation and antibacterial efficacy against methicillin sensitive and resistant Staphylococccus aureus. [PDF]
World J Microbiol Biotechnol, 2022 Mitra S, Mondal AH, Mukhopadhyay K.
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Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 25, Issue 4, April 2026.ABSTRACT Background Hyperpigmentation, caused by excessive melanin accumulation, is a significant cosmetic concern in dermatology. Natural compounds are receiving attention as safe and effective skin‐lightening agents due to their antioxidant properties and ability to inhibit melanin synthesis.
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Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Inhibits α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone-Induced Melanogenesis through GABAA and GABAB Receptors. [PDF]
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Hair growth and hair tanning activities of mangosteen pericarp water extract on hair dermal papilla cells [PDF]
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Flavonoid Glycosides from Ziziphus jujuba var. inermis (Bunge) Rehder Seeds Inhibit α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone-Mediated Melanogenesis. [PDF]
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Fish health challenge after stress : indicators of immunocompetence [PDF]
, 2004 Changes in the nervous and endocrine systems of fish after stress episodes have consequences on their immune system and thereby affect the ability to maintain immunocompetence.
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The role of augurin in the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis and the regulation of food intake
, 2011 Novel secreted peptides represent an important field of research because delineation of their function affords new insights into the pathophysiological processes causing disease, and provides opportunities for the development of pharmacological ...
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Melanocortin Peptides: Potential Targets in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus [PDF]
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Central regulation of food intake and reproduction
, 2011 The work described in this thesis investigates the actions of hypothalamic neuropeptides involved in the control of energy homeostasis and reproduction.
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