The invention relates to compounds that provide protective effects against mitochondrial DNA damage. In particular, it relates to mangiferin, ideally in the form of a naturally-occurring mangiferin extract, and to mangiferin-containing compositions and their use as protective agents against mitochondrial DNA damage. Aspects of the invention relate to an additive for a skin care composition, wherein the additive comprises a complex of mangiferin with β-cyclodextrin or a β-cyclodextrin derivative. The invention also relates to skin care compositions comprising the mangiferin complexes, as well as to methods of their preparation. In embodiments, the additive can be used in a sunscreen formulation to protect against UV-induced mtDNA damage.
本发明涉及一种能够提供保护作用来防止线粒体DNA损伤的化合物。具体地,涉及到
芒果苷,最好是以天然形式存在的
芒果苷提取物,以及含有
芒果苷的组合物及其作为防护剂防止线粒体DNA损伤的使用。本发明的一些方面涉及皮肤护理组合物的添加剂,其中该添加剂包括
芒果苷与β-
环糊精或β-
环糊精衍
生物的复合物。本发明还涉及含有
芒果苷复合物的皮肤护理组合物,以及其制备方法。在实施例中,该添加剂可以用于防晒配方,以防止紫外线诱导的线粒体DNA损伤。