Series of skin whitening (lightening) compounds
US9096507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/782
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to inhibitors of tyrosinase, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such tyrosinase inhibitors, and methods of making and using the same. Specifically, included in the present invention are compositions of matter comprised of at least one 2,4-dihydroxybenzene analog, which inhibit the activity of tyrosinase and which inhibit the overproduction of melanin.
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