Inhibition of Melanin Formation In vivo by 4-Chlororesorcinol

1 December 1954

journal article
research article
Published by Frontiers Media SA in Experimental Biology and Medicine

Vol. 87 (3) , 538-540
https://doi.org/10.3181/00379727-87-21437

Abstract

The antityrosinase activity of 4-chlor-oresorcinol, first observed in vitro, is also present in vivo; this substance strongly interferes with pigment formation in the developing dorsal fin of platy fish (Xiphophorus maculatus).

Keywords

FISH
MELANIN/METABOLISM
RESORCINOL/DERIVATIVES