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China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics ›› 2017, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (1): 46-51.doi: 10.13218/j.cnki.csdc.2017.01.010

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Situation of research work with respect to melanogenesis-associated MITF gene and its expression

YANG Peng-xin1, LIU Lei1, MA Lai-ji2, HE Cong-fen1   

  1. 1.Beijing Key Lab of Plant Resources Research and Development,School of Sciences,Beijing Technology and Business University,Beijing 100048,China;
    2.R&D Center,Shanghai Jahwa United Co.,Ltd.,Shanghai 201702,China
  • Received:2016-07-11 Published:2019-03-19

Abstract: Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) is the most important transcription factor in the melanogenesis process.MITF gene and its regulation of transcription level were presented.MITF protein and its action on melanocyte and regulation of melanogenesis,mainly via regulation of tyrosinase (TYR) gene family to control the survival and differentiation of melonocyte as well as conduction of the melanogenesis,its transportation and distribution were summarized.The application situation and prospect of MITF on cosmetics and medicine development were discussed.

Key words: whitening, melanogenesis, MITF, transcription, regulation

CLC Number: 

  • TQ658.2