Melanin and melanogenesis in adipose tissue: possible mechanisms for abating oxidative stress and inflammation?
Melanin and melanogenesis in adipose tissue: possible mechanisms for abating oxidative stress and inflammation?
Sandra J. Page,Sandra J. Page,2 Authors,Ancha Baranova
2011 · DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2010.00773.x
Obesity Reviews · 62 Citations
TLDR
It is hypothesize that melanin, a pigment known for its antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory properties, may scavenge reactive oxygen species and abate oxidative stress and inflammation in adipose tissue and considers the evidence to support such a hypothesis.