4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Component of rubber products (antioxidant).

Note(s)
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There is evidence that 4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl reduces the pigment formation of melanocytes by inhibiting tyrosinase. 4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl is part of the epicutaneous test series: "rubber series".

Literature
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  2. No JK et al (2006) Inhibition of melanogenic activity by 4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl in melanoma cells. Biol Pharm Bull 29:14-16
  3. Schöpel M et al (2013) Bisphenol A binds to Ras proteins and competitors with guanine nucleotide exchange: implications for GTPase-selective antagonists. J Med Chem 56: 9664-9672

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020