A bioinspired, photostable UV-filter that protects mammalian cells against UV-induced cellular damage. Issue 80 (18th September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Martin, Camille A.; Rezaeeyazdi, Mahboobeh; Colombani, Thibault; Dinneen, Sean R.; Kumar, Amrita; Bencherif, Sidi A.; Deravi, Leila F.
• Is Part Of: Chemical communications. Volume 55:Issue 80(2019)
• Page Start: 12036
• Page End: 12039
• Publication Date: 2019-09-18
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1039/c9cc06323d
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-7345

Abstract

Abstract : We demonstrate the application of xanthommatin (Xa), a biochrome present in arthropods and cephalopods, as an alternative chemical UV-filter that is cytocompatible while maintaining photostability and photoprotective properties. Abstract : While commercially available suncare products are effective at absorbing ultraviolet (UV)-light, recent studies indicate systemic toxicities associated with many traditional chemical and physical UV-filters. We demonstrate the application of xanthommatin, a biochrome present in arthropods and cephalopods, as an alternative chemical UV-filter that is cytocompatible while maintaining its photostability and photoprotective properties.