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Study · In vitro (cells) · 2026

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Cosmetic potential of Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) extract in a topical cream formulation.

Dikmen Kucuk S, Jabet P, Groso A, Collet G, Daniellou R, Karadeniz B

International journal of cosmetic science9 Feb 2026

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  1. 01LabIn vitro (cells)Safety outcome

    In HaCaT keratinocytes, argireline exhibited cytotoxicity at lower concentrations than Reishi extract.

    In plain wordsIn cells, argireline showed toxicity at lower concentrations than Reishi extract.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCytotoxic concentration threshold
    Study

    humann: not reported in source

    HaCaT keratinocytes
    Comparator
    Reishi extract
    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Skin and wound
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Reishi extract demonstrated 861 μmol TE/g antioxidant activity, 30% tyrosinase inhibition and a broader safety margin compared with argireline peptide and α-arbutin, which exhibited cytotoxicity at lower concentrations.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Tyrosinase inhibitory activity was measured with human tyrosinase sourced from MNT-1 melanoma cells, while cytotoxicity and safe dose limits were determined in HaCaT human keratinocyte cells via the AlamarBlue® method.

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  1. Version 2Current

    22 Oct 2026, 02:25 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Version 1

    21 Oct 2026, 18:59 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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