Abstract:
Disclosed is a composition for activating longevity genes, particularly, a Sirt-1, Klotho, XPD, ERCC8 or FoxO3a gene, containing a kojic acid derivative as an active ingredient. The composition activates longevity genes, thereby having anticancer, lifetime extension, skin moisturization or skin barrier strengthening effects.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a composition for life extension and particularly to a composition for life extension containing a ginseng fruit extract. The present invention can extend the life of an individual by containing the ginseng fruit extract as an active ingredient and thus is medically highly useful.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for screening a substance having a whitening effect and, more particularly, to a method for screening a substance having a whitening effect, the method comprising determining whether or not a test substance has a whitening effect by analyzing whether or not the test substance activates the longevity gene Fox03a (Forkhead box O3A) or stimulates the expression of the Fox03a gene, by use of the Fox03a gene.