4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Component of rubber products (antioxidant).

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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".

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer