Bucillamine Inhibits UVB-induced MAPK Activation and Apoptosis in Human HaCaT Keratinocytes and SKH-1 Hairless Mouse Skin Article
Feb 2020
Adil AnwarHiba AnwarTakeshi Yamauchi[...]
Mayumi Fujita
Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation is known as a culprit in skin carcinogenesis.We have previously reported that bucillamine (N-[2-mercapto-2-methylpropionyl]-L-cysteine), a cysteine derivative with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory capacity, protects against UVB-induced p53 activation and inflammatory responses in mouse skin. Since MAPK signaling pathways regulate