Improving skin function with CM-glucan, a biological response modifier from yeast

International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 20, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 79-86

  Zulli F ^a   Suter, F ^a   Biltz, H ^b   Nissen, H P ^b  

^a Mibelle AG Cosmetics ^*  (Switzerland)

^b Derma Consult GmbH   (Germany)

Author keywords

CM glucan; Skin protection; UV A; Yeast polysaccharide

Indexed keywords

BETA 1,3 GLUCAN; BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE MODIFIER; SQUALENE;

HUMAN; KERATINOCYTE; LANGERHANS CELL; LIPID PEROXIDATION; REVIEW; SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE; SKIN PROTECTION; STRATUM CORNEUM; TOPICAL DRUG ADMINISTRATION; ULTRAVIOLET A RADIATION; WOUND HEALING;

EID: 0031942507     PISSN: 01425463     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1467-2494.1998.171740.x     Document Type: Review

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