Carcinogenicity of kojic acid in rodents

• Published in: JSM Mycotoxins Vol. 2003; no. Suppl3; pp. 59 - 67
• Main Authors: HIROSE, Masao, IMAI, Toshio, MITSUMORI, Kunitoshi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japanese Society of Mycotoxicology 2003
• Subjects: carcinogenesis; kojic acid; mouse; mycotoxin; rat

Kojic acid, 5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyrone, is a secondary fungal metabolite commonly produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium. It is used in skin care product as a whitening agent, as a protectant against u.v. light, and as a food additive to prevent enzymatic browning of raw crabs and shrimps...