Research Article

Activation of MITF by Argan Oil Leads to the Inhibition of the Tyrosinase and Dopachrome Tautomerase Expressions in B16 Murine Melanoma Cells

Table 3

Antioxidant activity of argan oil and synthetic antioxidant (BHT and ascorbic acid) in β-carotene bleaching assay and reducing power methods.

Sampleβ-carotene (EC50, µg/mL)Reducing power (EC50, µg/mL)

Argan oil93.02 ± 5.74800.31 ± 0.8
BHT50.31 ± 0.0731.33 ± 0.03
Ascorbic acid6.89 ± 0.01