| abstract |
The present invention relates to a melanin production inhibitor and an α-melanocyte stimulating hormone inhibitor which prevent skin pigmentation, and to provide an inexpensive, safe and highly effective inhibitor derived from food. SOLUTION: A scallop protein hydrolyzate and a peptide having an amino acid sequence consisting of Leu-Glu-Glu-Glu-Gln-Glu-Ser-Lys-Ser-Asp obtained from the scallop protein hydrolyzate The present invention provides novel melanin production inhibitors and α-melanocyte stimulating hormone inhibitors as active ingredients, and further provides whitening cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and functional foods containing these. [Selection figure] None |