Silk Protein, Sericin, Inhibits Lipid Peroxidation and Tyrosinase Activity
- 1 January 1998
- journal article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry
- Vol. 62 (1), 145-147
- https://doi.org/10.1271/bbb.62.145
Abstract
This study provided the first evidence for an antioxidant action of the silk protein sericin by showing that sericin suppressed in vitro lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, sericin was found to inhibit tyrosinase activity. These results suggest that sericin may be a valuable natural ingredient for food and cosmetic industries.Keywords
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