melanin production inhibitor

By Targets:	Akt (2) AMPK (1) Apoptosis (1) Autophagy (2) Bacterial (1) Biochemical Assay Reagents (1) CD38 (1) CDK (1) Complement System (1) Drug Derivative (1) Epigenetic Reader Domain (1) ERK (3) Interleukin Related (1) Isotope-Labeled Compounds (1) Melanocortin Receptor (3) mTOR (2) NADPH Oxidase (1) NF-κB (2) Parasite (2) PI3K (2) Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) (1) Ser/Thr Protease (1) TNF Receptor (1) Tyrosinase (8)
By Research Areas:	Cancer (8) Cardiovascular Disease (1) Endocrinology (2) Infection (4) Inflammation/Immunology (4) Metabolic Disease (7)

Targets Recommended: MCHR1 (GPR24)

Cat. No.	Product Name	Target	Research Areas	Chemical Structure

HY-W050154

Kojic acid 2 Publications Verification	Parasite Tyrosinase NF-κB CDK	Infection Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
Kojic acid is a substance produced by Aspergillus oryzae that is orally effective and can also be absorbed transdermally. Kojic acid exhibits various biological activities, including anti-aging, anti-nematode, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. Kojic acid is a Tyrosinase inhibitor with an Mushroom Tyrosinase IC₅₀ of 182.7 μM. Kojic acid prevents melanin production by capturing copper ions that bind to the tyrosinase active site, thus inhibiting its activation. Kojic acid also suppresses the NF-κB and p21 signaling pathways in human keratinocytes. Kojic acid derivatives have anticancer activity .

HY-N9481

Lipoteichoic acid 2 Publications Verification	Complement System Autophagy mTOR Akt PI3K ERK Interleukin Related	Infection Metabolic Disease Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
Lipoteichoic acid is an orally effect anti-inflammatory and antitumor agent. Lipoteichoic acid is a crucial immune molecule in Gram-positive bacteria that activates the complement system by inducing C3 and inhibiting CD55. Lipoteichoic acid regulates macrophage autophagy through the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway. Lipoteichoic acid induces lung damage in mice. Lipoteichoic acid inhibits the production of melanin .

HY-P0097

Nonapeptide-1 2 Publications Verification Melanostatine-5	Melanocortin Receptor	Metabolic Disease Endocrinology Cancer
Nonapeptide-1 (Melanostatine-5), a peptide hormone, is a selective antagonist of MC1R (K_i: 40 nM). Nonapeptide-1 is a competitive α-MSH antagonist that potently inhibits intracellular cAMP and melanosome dispersion induced by α-MSH in melanocytes (IC₅₀: 2.5 nM and 11 nM, respectively). Nonapeptide-1 inhibits melanin synthesis, and can be used in the research of skin pigmentation and regulation of steroid production in the adrenal gland, skin cancer .

HY-P10533

Cysteine peptide	Tyrosinase	Others
Cysteine peptide is a tyrosinase inhibitor with skin-whitening, antioxidant and multi-regulatory activities. Cysteine peptide inhibits enzyme activity and blocks melanin transport, effectively reducing UV-B-induced skin erythema and pigmentation. Cysteine peptide synergistically maintains skin health by quenching ROS, resisting oxidative stress and promoting pheomelanin production. Cysteine peptide safely prevents daily ultraviolet damage and supports moderate sun exposure for vitamin D synthesis. Cysteine peptide also acts as a plant signaling factor to regulate vegetative growth, development and stress resistance responses .

HY-N0616

Trifolirhizin	Tyrosinase TNF Receptor Bacterial Apoptosis Autophagy AMPK mTOR ERK NF-κB	Infection Metabolic Disease Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
Trifolirhizin is a pterocarpan flavonoid found in the roots of Sophora flavescens. Trifolirhizin is a tyrosinase inhibitor with an IC₅₀ value of 506.77 μM. Trifolirhizin reduces intracellular melanin production and modulates multiple signaling pathways including NFκB-MAPK, AMPK/mTOR, PI3K/Akt, MAPK-NFATc1 and EGFR-MAPK. Trifolirhizin targets biological molecules including PTK6 and COX-2, inhibits the activities of hyaluronidase, collagenase and elastase, induces apoptosis, autophagy and cell cycle arrest, and suppresses the proliferation, migration and invasion of cancer cells. Trifolirhizin exerts diverse pharmacological effects including anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic, bone-protective, renoprotective, antibacterial, antifungal, hepatoprotective, antiplatelet, estrogenic and wound-healing activities. Trifolirhizin can be used to investigate a broad range of malignant, inflammatory, metabolic and infectious disorders .

HY-125809

4-(1-Phenylethyl)resorcinol	Biochemical Assay Reagents	Others
4-(1-Phenylethyl)resorcinol is a skin lightening agent used in cosmetics. It works by inhibiting the production of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. This helps reduce the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. 4-(1-Phenylethyl)resorcinol is considered safe for cosmetic use and is approved for use in several countries.

HY-129997

Luteolinidin chloride 1 Publications Verification	CD38 NADPH Oxidase Tyrosinase	Cardiovascular Disease
Luteolinidin chloride is a deoxyanthocyanidin isolated from the plant Sorghum bicolor with antioxidant activity. Luteolinidin chloride is a potent CD38 inhibitor (K_i=11.4 μM) and protects the heart from ischemia/reperfusion injury by preserving endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) function and preventing endothelial dysfunction. Luteolinidin chloride is also a competitive inhibitor of tyrosinase (IC₅₀=3.7 μM) and blocks the production of melanin .

HY-P0097A

Nonapeptide-1 acetate salt 2 Publications Verification Melanostatine-5 acetate salt	Melanocortin Receptor	Metabolic Disease Endocrinology Cancer
Nonapeptide-1 (Melanostatine-5) acetate salt, a peptide hormone, is a selective antagonist of MC1R (K_i: 40 nM). Nonapeptide-1 acetate salt is a competitive α-MSH antagonist that potently inhibits intracellular cAMP and melanosome dispersion induced by α-MSH in melanocytes (IC₅₀: 2.5 nM and 11 nM, respectively). Nonapeptide-1 acetate salt inhibits melanin synthesis, and can be used in the research of skin pigmentation and regulation of steroid production in the adrenal gland, skin cancer .

HY-148400

Cetyl tranexamate hydrochloride TXC hydrochloride	Ser/Thr Protease Drug Derivative	Metabolic Disease
Cetyl tranexamate (TXC) hydrochloride is an ester derivative of Tranexamic acid (HY-B0149). Cetyl tranexamate hydrochloride is an inhibitor of fibrinogen activation and can reduce the production of fibrinogen in keratinocytes induced by ultraviolet rays or damage, indirectly inhibiting the melanin production pathway. Cetyl tranexamate hydrochloride also targets melanin (dark spots) and hemoglobin (red spots), reducing vascular dilation and pigmentation by inhibiting inflammatory mediators (such as prostaglandins, platelet activating factors). Cetyl tranexamate hydrochloride can be used as a cosmetic ingredient and is suitable for epidermal pigment disorders such as photoaging, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and melasma .

HY-P6294

Pseudostellarin G	Tyrosinase	Others
Pseudostellarin G is a natural cyclic octapeptide. Pseudostellarin G has the activity of inhibiting tyrosinase. Pseudostellarin G can inhibit the production of melanin .

HY-W012092

Ethyl 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate	Tyrosinase Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)	Metabolic Disease Inflammation/Immunology
Ethyl 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate is a melanogenesis inhibitor. Ethyl 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate does not directly target tyrosinase activity, but inhibits melanin synthesis in a dose-dependent manner by downregulating α-MSH (HY-P0252)-induced tyrosinase protein expression and scavenging ROS. Ethyl 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate scavenges DPPH free radicals. Ethyl 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate can be used in the research of hyperpigmentation .

HY-N10802

6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone	ERK Akt PI3K Epigenetic Reader Domain	Cancer
6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone is a natural melanogenesis inhibitor. 6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone, a sesquiterpene, can be isolated from the flowers of Inula britannica. 6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone inhibits IBMX (HY-12318)-induced melanin production in B16F10 cells. 6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone also regulates ERK, PI3K/AKT, and CREB, shows antimelanogenic activity in zebrafish embryos models .

HY-W050154S

Kojic acid-13C6	Parasite Isotope-Labeled Compounds	Infection
Kojic acid- ¹³C₆ is ¹³C labeled Kojic acid (HY-W050154). Kojic acid is a substance produced by Aspergillus oryzae that is orally effective and can also be absorbed transdermally. Kojic acid exhibits various biological activities, including anti-aging, anti-nematode, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. Kojic acid is a Tyrosinase inhibitor with an Mushroom Tyrosinase IC50 of 182.7 μM. Kojic acid prevents melanin production by capturing copper ions that bind to the tyrosinase active site, thus inhibiting its activation. Kojic acid also suppresses the NF-κB and p21 signaling pathways in human keratinocytes. Kojic acid derivatives have anticancer activity .

HY-N7587

Chlorophorin	Melanocortin Receptor	Metabolic Disease
Chlorophorin is a inhibitor of Melanocortin Receptor. Chlorophorin reduces tyrosinase activity and inhibits a-melanocyte-stimulating hormone-induced melanin production in B16F10 melanoma cells .

HY-N10437

6-Acetylnimbandiol 6-O-Acetylnimbandiol	Tyrosinase	Cancer
6-Acetylnimbandiol (6-O-Acetylnimbandiol) is a non-cytotoxic tyrosinase inhibitor (IC₅₀=69.85 μM) that effectively inhibits melanin production and MITF expression. 6-Acetylnimbandiol can be used in melanoma research .

HY-N3773

Dodoviscin A	Tyrosinase	Cancer
Dodoviscin A is a pigmentation-altering agent, which can be isolated from the aerial parts of Dodonaea viscosa. Dodoviscin A inhibits melanin production in B16-F10 melanoma cells. Dodoviscin A suppresses mushroom tyrosinase activity, and tyrosinase activity induced by 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine. Dodoviscin A also inhibits the phorphosylation of cAMP response element binding protein, induced by 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine and forskolin .

Cat. No.	Product Name	Type

HY-125809

4-(1-Phenylethyl)resorcinol	Biochemical Assay Reagents
4-(1-Phenylethyl)resorcinol is a skin lightening agent used in cosmetics. It works by inhibiting the production of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. This helps reduce the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. 4-(1-Phenylethyl)resorcinol is considered safe for cosmetic use and is approved for use in several countries.

Cat. No.	Product Name	Target	Research Area

HY-P0097

Nonapeptide-1 2 Publications Verification Melanostatine-5	Melanocortin Receptor	Metabolic Disease Endocrinology Cancer
Nonapeptide-1 (Melanostatine-5), a peptide hormone, is a selective antagonist of MC1R (K_i: 40 nM). Nonapeptide-1 is a competitive α-MSH antagonist that potently inhibits intracellular cAMP and melanosome dispersion induced by α-MSH in melanocytes (IC₅₀: 2.5 nM and 11 nM, respectively). Nonapeptide-1 inhibits melanin synthesis, and can be used in the research of skin pigmentation and regulation of steroid production in the adrenal gland, skin cancer .

HY-P10533

Cysteine peptide	Tyrosinase	Others
Cysteine peptide is a tyrosinase inhibitor with skin-whitening, antioxidant and multi-regulatory activities. Cysteine peptide inhibits enzyme activity and blocks melanin transport, effectively reducing UV-B-induced skin erythema and pigmentation. Cysteine peptide synergistically maintains skin health by quenching ROS, resisting oxidative stress and promoting pheomelanin production. Cysteine peptide safely prevents daily ultraviolet damage and supports moderate sun exposure for vitamin D synthesis. Cysteine peptide also acts as a plant signaling factor to regulate vegetative growth, development and stress resistance responses .

HY-P0097A

Nonapeptide-1 acetate salt 2 Publications Verification Melanostatine-5 acetate salt	Melanocortin Receptor	Metabolic Disease Endocrinology Cancer
Nonapeptide-1 (Melanostatine-5) acetate salt, a peptide hormone, is a selective antagonist of MC1R (K_i: 40 nM). Nonapeptide-1 acetate salt is a competitive α-MSH antagonist that potently inhibits intracellular cAMP and melanosome dispersion induced by α-MSH in melanocytes (IC₅₀: 2.5 nM and 11 nM, respectively). Nonapeptide-1 acetate salt inhibits melanin synthesis, and can be used in the research of skin pigmentation and regulation of steroid production in the adrenal gland, skin cancer .

HY-P6294

Pseudostellarin G	Tyrosinase	Others
Pseudostellarin G is a natural cyclic octapeptide. Pseudostellarin G has the activity of inhibiting tyrosinase. Pseudostellarin G can inhibit the production of melanin .

Cat. No.	Product Name	Category	Target	Chemical Structure

HY-W050154

Kojic acid 2 Publications Verification	Infection Human Gut Microbiota Metabolites Microorganisms Classification of Application Fields Ketones, Aldehydes, Acids Endogenous metabolite Disease Research Fields Source Classification	Parasite Tyrosinase NF-κB CDK
Kojic acid is a substance produced by Aspergillus oryzae that is orally effective and can also be absorbed transdermally. Kojic acid exhibits various biological activities, including anti-aging, anti-nematode, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. Kojic acid is a Tyrosinase inhibitor with an Mushroom Tyrosinase IC₅₀ of 182.7 μM. Kojic acid prevents melanin production by capturing copper ions that bind to the tyrosinase active site, thus inhibiting its activation. Kojic acid also suppresses the NF-κB and p21 signaling pathways in human keratinocytes. Kojic acid derivatives have anticancer activity .

HY-N9481

Lipoteichoic acid 2 Publications Verification	Natural Products Microorganisms Classification of Application Fields Inflammation/Immunology Disease Research Fields Source Classification	Complement System Autophagy mTOR Akt PI3K ERK Interleukin Related
Lipoteichoic acid is an orally effect anti-inflammatory and antitumor agent. Lipoteichoic acid is a crucial immune molecule in Gram-positive bacteria that activates the complement system by inducing C3 and inhibiting CD55. Lipoteichoic acid regulates macrophage autophagy through the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway. Lipoteichoic acid induces lung damage in mice. Lipoteichoic acid inhibits the production of melanin .

HY-N0616

Trifolirhizin	Structural Classification Flavonoids Classification of Application Fields Leguminosae Trifolium pratense Linn. Sophora flavescens Aiton Plants Other Flavonoids Inflammation/Immunology Disease Research Fields Source Classification Cancer	Tyrosinase TNF Receptor Bacterial Apoptosis Autophagy AMPK mTOR ERK NF-κB
Trifolirhizin is a pterocarpan flavonoid found in the roots of Sophora flavescens. Trifolirhizin is a tyrosinase inhibitor with an IC₅₀ value of 506.77 μM. Trifolirhizin reduces intracellular melanin production and modulates multiple signaling pathways including NFκB-MAPK, AMPK/mTOR, PI3K/Akt, MAPK-NFATc1 and EGFR-MAPK. Trifolirhizin targets biological molecules including PTK6 and COX-2, inhibits the activities of hyaluronidase, collagenase and elastase, induces apoptosis, autophagy and cell cycle arrest, and suppresses the proliferation, migration and invasion of cancer cells. Trifolirhizin exerts diverse pharmacological effects including anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic, bone-protective, renoprotective, antibacterial, antifungal, hepatoprotective, antiplatelet, estrogenic and wound-healing activities. Trifolirhizin can be used to investigate a broad range of malignant, inflammatory, metabolic and infectious disorders .

HY-129997

Luteolinidin chloride 1 Publications Verification	Anthocyans Flavonoids Sorghum bicolor (Linn.) Moench Classification of Application Fields Gramineae Phenols Polyphenols Plants Inflammation/Immunology Disease Research Fields Source Classification	CD38 NADPH Oxidase Tyrosinase
Luteolinidin chloride is a deoxyanthocyanidin isolated from the plant Sorghum bicolor with antioxidant activity. Luteolinidin chloride is a potent CD38 inhibitor (K_i=11.4 μM) and protects the heart from ischemia/reperfusion injury by preserving endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) function and preventing endothelial dysfunction. Luteolinidin chloride is also a competitive inhibitor of tyrosinase (IC₅₀=3.7 μM) and blocks the production of melanin .

HY-P6294

Pseudostellarin G	Natural Products Pseudostellaria heterophylla (Miq.) Pax Plants Caryophyllaceae Source Classification	Tyrosinase
Pseudostellarin G is a natural cyclic octapeptide. Pseudostellarin G has the activity of inhibiting tyrosinase. Pseudostellarin G can inhibit the production of melanin .

HY-W012092

Ethyl 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate	Rauvolfia verticillata (Lour.) Baill. Apocynaceae Natural Products Classification of Application Fields Other Diseases Plants Disease Research Fields Source Classification	Tyrosinase Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
Ethyl 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate is a melanogenesis inhibitor. Ethyl 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate does not directly target tyrosinase activity, but inhibits melanin synthesis in a dose-dependent manner by downregulating α-MSH (HY-P0252)-induced tyrosinase protein expression and scavenging ROS. Ethyl 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate scavenges DPPH free radicals. Ethyl 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate can be used in the research of hyperpigmentation .

HY-N10802

6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone	Terpenoids Orchidaceae Andira inermis (W.Wright) DC. Plants Compositae Source Classification	ERK Akt PI3K Epigenetic Reader Domain
6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone is a natural melanogenesis inhibitor. 6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone, a sesquiterpene, can be isolated from the flowers of Inula britannica. 6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone inhibits IBMX (HY-12318)-induced melanin production in B16F10 cells. 6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone also regulates ERK, PI3K/AKT, and CREB, shows antimelanogenic activity in zebrafish embryos models .

HY-N7587

Chlorophorin	Artocarpus xanthocarpus Phenols Polyphenols Plants Moraceae Source Classification	Melanocortin Receptor
Chlorophorin is a inhibitor of Melanocortin Receptor. Chlorophorin reduces tyrosinase activity and inhibits a-melanocyte-stimulating hormone-induced melanin production in B16F10 melanoma cells .

HY-N10437

6-Acetylnimbandiol 6-O-Acetylnimbandiol	Terpenoids Diterpenoids Plants Azadirachta indica A. Juss. Meliaceae Source Classification	Tyrosinase
6-Acetylnimbandiol (6-O-Acetylnimbandiol) is a non-cytotoxic tyrosinase inhibitor (IC₅₀=69.85 μM) that effectively inhibits melanin production and MITF expression. 6-Acetylnimbandiol can be used in melanoma research .

HY-N3773

Dodoviscin A	Flavonoids Flavones Dodonaea viscosa (L.) Jacq. Sapindaceae Plants Source Classification	Tyrosinase
Dodoviscin A is a pigmentation-altering agent, which can be isolated from the aerial parts of Dodonaea viscosa. Dodoviscin A inhibits melanin production in B16-F10 melanoma cells. Dodoviscin A suppresses mushroom tyrosinase activity, and tyrosinase activity induced by 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine. Dodoviscin A also inhibits the phorphosylation of cAMP response element binding protein, induced by 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine and forskolin .

Cat. No.	Product Name	Chemical Structure

HY-W050154S

Kojic acid-13C6
Kojic acid- ¹³C₆ is ¹³C labeled Kojic acid (HY-W050154). Kojic acid is a substance produced by Aspergillus oryzae that is orally effective and can also be absorbed transdermally. Kojic acid exhibits various biological activities, including anti-aging, anti-nematode, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. Kojic acid is a Tyrosinase inhibitor with an Mushroom Tyrosinase IC50 of 182.7 μM. Kojic acid prevents melanin production by capturing copper ions that bind to the tyrosinase active site, thus inhibiting its activation. Kojic acid also suppresses the NF-κB and p21 signaling pathways in human keratinocytes. Kojic acid derivatives have anticancer activity .

Kojic acid-13C6

Kojic acid- ¹³C₆ is ¹³C labeled Kojic acid (HY-W050154). Kojic acid is a substance produced by Aspergillus oryzae that is orally effective and can also be absorbed transdermally. Kojic acid exhibits various biological activities, including anti-aging, anti-nematode, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. Kojic acid is a Tyrosinase inhibitor with an Mushroom Tyrosinase IC50 of 182.7 μM. Kojic acid prevents melanin production by capturing copper ions that bind to the tyrosinase active site, thus inhibiting its activation. Kojic acid also suppresses the NF-κB and p21 signaling pathways in human keratinocytes. Kojic acid derivatives have anticancer activity .

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