Fytokem Introduces New Skin Toner Products.SASKATOON Saskatoon (săskət  n`), city (1991 pop. 186,058), S central Sask., Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. , Saskatchewan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 1998-- Fytokem(Alberta Stock Exchange Alberta Stock ExchangeSee Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX). :FYT FYT Flint Youth Theatre (Michigan) FYT For Your Thoughts FYT Financial Year Total FYT Finchley Youth Theatre (UK) FYT Forever Young Today (mixed martial arts company) .) Fytokem is introducing a new line of skin toner products to the international market. Tyrostat(TM)-10 and Tyrostat(TM)-11, the first two products being launched, provide protection against unwanted action of tyrosinase Tyrosinase An enzyme in a pigment cell which helps change tyrosine to DOPA during the process of making melanin. Mentioned in: Albinism tyrosinase an enzyme important in the production of melanin from tyrosine. enzymes in skin. Tyrosinase enzymes control the formation of melanin melanin (mĕl`ənĭn), water-insoluble polymer of various compounds derived from the amino acid tyrosine. It is one of two pigments found in human skin and hair and adds brown to skin color; the other pigment is carotene, which contributes , the natural pigment in humans. Increased tyrosinase enzyme activity results in more pigment being formed than may be desirable. General skin lightening, prevention of patchy tanning and amelioration of "age spots" are examples of what Tyrostat(TM) skin toners may accomplish. Fytokem will be marketing its Tyrostat products as active ingredients for skin lotions. "The Tyrostat(TM) series is a very exciting breakthrough for Fytokem," says John Schaw, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "We have been able to provide all-natural, plant based products allowing total inhibition of tyrosinase enzyme action at dosage levels far lower than the levels required with hydroquinone hydroquinone /hy·dro·quin·one/ (hi?dro-kwi-non´) the reduced form of quinone, used topically as a skin depigmenting agent. hy·dro·qui·none n. - which has been a long-time industry standard. In addition, our products are non-irritant and non-toxic. The initial response from industry to the new Tyrostat(TM) line has been phenomenal." Tyrostat(TM) products are currently in independent clinical trials in the USA and also are undergoing tests in several major industry research laboratories. The potential world market for safe, effective plant-based tyrosinase controllers is estimated to be in excess of $100 million annually. Fytokem Products Inc. is a Canadian corporation established in 1994 to develop plant extracts and phytochemicals as functional ingredients for use in the cosmetic, personal care, therapeutic and nutraceutical sectors. The Alberta Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained herein. CONTACT: Fytokem Products Inc. John Schaw, 306/668-2552 306/978-2436 (FAX) fytokem@fytokem.com |
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