Research Support Office, Okayama University of Science 
Faculty of Life Science, Department of Bioscience
- Professor
- Hideya ANDO
- Research Field
Behavioral Ecology and Conservation Science
- Keyword(s)
Melanin, Ultraviolet light, Skin whitening cosmetics
- Research theme
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- Analysis of the mechanism of melanin movement within the skin.
- Evaluation of the inhibitory effect of melanin synthesis using cultured human skin cells.
- Study on the ultraviolet light-induced skin damage.
Outline of research activities
- Desired cooperation
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- Screening of a skin lightening agent based on a novel mechanism.
- Research for an activator of mitochondria and for an anti-aging agent.