Danshensu increases production of collagenin Detroit 551 cells and attenuates the α-MSH-stimulated melanin production of B16 cells. Danshensu may be used as active ingredients in would healing, cosmetic treatments or treating hyperpigmentation.
ChEBI: (2R)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)lactic acid is a (2R)-2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is (R)-lactic acid substituted at position 3 by a 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl group. It is a (2R)-2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid and a 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)lactic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a (2R)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)lactate.
