In vitro photoprotection and antioxidant capacity of Sphagnum meridense extracts, a novel source of natural sunscreen from the mountains of Colombia

ABSTRACT: Excessive ultraviolet radiation can cause skin cancer and related health problems in humans. Traditionally, organic and inorganic sunscreens have been used to minimize these effects. Besides, some phenolic compounds present in plants play an important role as photoprotectors. Sphagnum meri...

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Autores:

Gallardo Cabrera, Cecilia
Rodríguez Chamorro, Miguel Ángel
Mejía Giraldo, Juan Camilo

Tipo de recurso:

http://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_5794

Fecha de publicación:

2015

Institución:

Universidad de Antioquia

Repositorio:

Repositorio UdeA

Idioma:

eng

OAI Identifier:

oai:bibliotecadigital.udea.edu.co:10495/36863

Acceso en línea:

https://hdl.handle.net/10495/36863

Palabra clave:

Antioxidantes
Antioxidants
Rayos Ultravioleta
Ultraviolet Rays
Protectores Solares
Sunscreening Agents
Compuestos Fenólicos
Phenolic Compounds
Colombia

Rights

openAccess

License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/co/