Effects of piperine analogues on stimulation of melanocyte proliferation and melanocyte differentiation
摘要:
A wide range of piperine analogues has been synthesised in order to undertake a structure-activity study of their ability to stimulate melanocyte proliferation. Results demonstrate that an aromatic ring containing at least one ether function and a carbonyl group containing side chain is essential for this activity. A number of highly active piperine analogues have been identified, for instance 1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-penta-2E,4E-dienoic acid methyl ester (3a), 1-E,E-piperinoyl-isobutylamine (4f) and 1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-pentanoic acid cyclohexyl amide (20). A selection of analogues has also been evaluated for their effect on melanocyte morphology and melanogenesis. The piperine analogues altered cell morphology by increasing dendrite formation leading to bi-, tri- and quadripolar cells. These same analogues were found to increase total melanin in cell cultures, although melanin content per cell was not significantly altered from control in the presence of these compounds. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
The present invention provides piperine and analogues or derivatives thereof for the treatment of skin conditions treatable by stimulation of melanocyte proliferation, such as vitiligo, and also for treating skin cancer. The piperine and analogues or derivatives thereof may also be used to cosmetically promote or enhance the natural coloration of the skin.
Compounds for use in the treatment of skin conditions
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公开号:US20040254165A1
公开(公告)日:2004-12-16
The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) and analogues or derivatives thereof for the treatment of skin conditions, such as Vitiligo, which are treatable by the stimulation of melanocyte proliferation and also for treating skin cancer. The compounds may also be used to cosmetically enhance the natural coloration of the skin.
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