| Parent Drug Name | Name of Impurity | Catalogue No. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbutin | Arbutin-D4 | DVE0062 | View |
| Arbutin | alpha Arbutin | VE0012274 | View CAS 84380-01-8 |
Arbutin Related Compound
Because it suppresses melanin formation, it is beneficial in spot fading.
References
- García-Jiménez, Antonio, et al. Action of Tyrosinase on Alpha and Beta-Arbutin: A Kinetic Study. no. 5, May 2017, pp. e0177330–30, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0177330. Accessed 24 July 2023.
- “Arbutin: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action | DrugBank Online.” Drugbank.com, DrugBank, 2013, go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11217. Accessed 24 July 2023.
FAQ
What is the pharmacological action of arbutin?
Arbutin is a hydroquinone glycoside, although the hydroquinone molecule is not primarily responsible for arbutin’s depigmenting properties. It suppresses melanogenesis and mediates its de-pigmenting effects on human skin by acting as a competitive inhibitor of the tyrosinase enzyme at the L-tyrosine binding site.
Is arbutin a tyrosinase inhibitor?
It has been reported that -arbutin inhibits tyrosinase activity but not its biosynthesis in human melanocyte cultures. tyrosinase is an enzyme that regulates rate-limiting processes in the synthesis of melanin.
What is the use of arbutin?
Arbutin is a skin-brightening agent that is effective against dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and scarring. Arbutin is a skin-lightening agent that enhances skin tone and brightness. Because it suppresses melanin formation, it is beneficial in spot fading.
