Properties of kojic acid and curcumin: Assay on cell B16-F1

Sugiharto, Arbakariya Ariff, Syahida Ahmad, Muhajir Hamid

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Abstract

Ultra violet (UV) exposure and oxidative stress are casually linked to skin disorders. They can increase melanin synthesis, proliferation of melanocytes, and hyperpigmentation. It is possible that antioxidants or inhibitors may have a beneficial effect on skin health to reduce hyperpigmentation. In the last few years, a huge number of natural herbal extracts have been tested to reduce hyperpigmentation. The objective of this study was to determine and to compare of kojic acid and curcumin properties to viability cell B16-F1. In this study, our data showed that the viability of cell B16-F1 was 63.91% for kojic acid and 64.12% for curcumin at concentration 100?μg/ml. Further investigation assay of antioxidant activities, indicated that IC50 for kojic acid is 63.8?μg/ml and curcumin is 16.05?μg/ml. Based on the data, kojic acid and curcumin have potential antioxidant properties to reduce hyperpigmentation with low toxicity effect in cell B16-F1.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication5th International Conference and Workshop on Basic and Applied Sciences, ICOWOBAS 2015
EditorsMoh. Yasin, Sulaiman W. Harun
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735413641
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Mar 2016
Event5th International Conference and Workshop on Basic and Applied Sciences, ICOWOBAS 2015 - Surabaya, Indonesia
Duration: 16 Oct 201517 Oct 2015

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1718
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference5th International Conference and Workshop on Basic and Applied Sciences, ICOWOBAS 2015
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CitySurabaya
Period16/10/1517/10/15

Keywords

  • Antioxidant
  • Curcumin
  • Kojic Acid
  • Viability Cells B16-F1

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