Attenuation of UV-B exposure-induced inflammation by abalone hypobranchial gland and gill extracts

• Main Authors: Chitraporn Kuanpradit, Yamaratee Jaisin, Sumon Jungudomjaroen, Shahida Akter Mitu, Srisombat Puttikamonkul, Prasert Sobhon, Scott F. Cummins
• Other Authors: Srinakharinwirot University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/41917
• Institution: Mahidol University

Exposure to solar ultraviolet B (UV-B) is a known causative factor for many skin complications such as wrinkles, black spots, shedding and inflammation. Within the wavelengths 280-320 nm, UV-B can penetrate to the epidermal level. This investigation aimed to test whether extracts from the tropical a...