The long half-life means that it takes approximately 4 to 5 weeks to reach steady-state concentrations, and similarly, it takes several weeks for the drug to be fully eliminated from the body after discontinuation
Additionally, it shows a greater ability to inhibit tyrosinase activity (an enzyme that produces melanin and causes hyperpigmentation) than other antioxidants used in skin care, such as kojic acid 2
4.4 Strengths and Limitations A major strength of this review is the integration of randomized trials, network meta-analysis, cohort evidence, and contemporary reviews, which allows comparison across efficacy, safety, formulation, and emerging indications
One target I have my eye on is something called KAT6A, an epigenetic target
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