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urocanic acid [¦yu̇r·ə¦kan·ik ′as·əd]
(biochemistry) C6H6N2O2A crystalline compound formed as an intermediate in the degradative pathway of histidine. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | One such compound is urocanic acid found on the epidermis layer of human skin and more prevalent when sweating. According to the company, Gamma-PGA is an effective hydrophilic humectant capable of increasing the production of NMFs including pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid (PCA), lactic acid and urocanic acid as compared to hyaluronic acid and soluble collagen. Previously, scientists had suggested that urocanic acid causes wrinkling during exposure to longer wavelength, UVA radiation but suppresses the immune system when stimulated with short wavelength, UVC light. |
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