Publications by authors named "Paula Rafaela Rocha"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Paula Rafaela Rocha"
- Paula Rafaela Rocha's research primarily investigates the inhibitory effects of certain compounds on key enzymes involved in skin pigmentation, particularly focusing on tyrosinase, which plays a critical role in melanin synthesis.
- In her 2012 study, she evaluated six resveratrol analogs for their ability to inhibit tyrosinase activity, finding that while resveratrol itself shows some inhibitory effects, it may not be potent enough to be used alone for skin whitening purposes.
- The findings suggest that resveratrol and its analogs could serve as potential coadjuvants in the treatment of hyperpigmentation-related skin disorders, paving the way for more effective pharmaceutical formulations.