Tag: Copper chelation

According to dermatological studies, vitamin C is a key ingredient for treating hyperpigmentation, with some research indicating its stable derivatives can significantly lighten skin. It primarily inhibits tyrosinase, the master enzyme of melanin synthesis, through a variety of biochemical mechanisms.

The lifelong treatment of Wilson disease often involves a potent copper-chelating agent called penicillamine, but this medication is known to interfere with the absorption and function of a crucial vitamin, necessitating supplementation. Failure to supplement can lead to serious complications for patients undergoing treatment for this genetic disorder.