| α-MSH | α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone |
| AP-1 | Activator protein-1 |
| COX-2 | Cyclooxygenase-2 |
| CREB | cAMP response element binding |
| ERK | Extracellular signal-regulated kinase |
| FLG | Filaggrin |
| H2O2 | Hydrogen peroxide |
| HA | Hyaluronic acid |
| HAS | Hyaluronic acid synthase |
| JNK | c-Jun N-terminal kinase |
| LPS | Polysaccharide |
| MAPKs | Mitogen-activated protein kinases |
| MITF | Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor |
| MTT | 3-(4-5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-243 tetrazolium bromide |
| NMF | Natural moisture factor |
| PKA | Protein kinase A |
| Q-3-G | Quercetin 3-O-β-D-glucuronide |
| ROS | Reactive oxygen species |
| TGM-1 | Transglutaminase-1 |
| UV | Ultraviolet |
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