Japanese scientists from Meijo University have discovered that cyanobacteria of the Aphanothece sacrum species can synthesize compounds that protect the skin and slow its aging. The research was published in the scientific journal magazine ACS Agricultural Science and Technology (ACS AST).
Cyanobacterium Aphanothece sacrum is a type of blue-green algae suitable for human consumption.
In the new study, the team found that the Aphanothece sacrum produces saclipins A and B in response to drought stress. These substances can absorb ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
To evaluate the properties of saclipins, the researchers dried and crushed cyanobacteria samples. The compounds appeared to support the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in human skin fibroblasts. Additionally, saclipins inhibited tyrosinase and suppressed melanin production in B16 melanoma cells in mice.
According to experts, this discovery could contribute to the industrial cultivation of Aphanothece sacrum to provide a cheap source of raw materials for the production of anti-aging cosmetics.
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Source: Gazeta
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