Mon 25 Feb 2008
Bullfrogs, The New Anti-Aging Secret
Posted by Wendell under Biology, Drug Discovery, Medicine, Pharmaceuticals
Researchers at Pukyong National University have claimed that they have isolated a new antioxidant from the skin of bullfrogs.
The research team, lead by Kim Se-kwon, claims that the isolated chemical can reduce the effects of oxidation of skin cells by 73 percent. Currently, most skin products contain tocopherol, a powerful antioxidant. Dr. Kim claims that the new material discovered by his team is 10% more efficient than tocopherol.
I am continuously surprised by the discovery of new drugs from species which have been ignored or considered a nuisance for centuries.
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