Involvement of the p38 MAPK and ERK signaling pathway in the anti-melanogenic effect of methyl 3,5-dicaffeoyl quinate in B16F10 mouse melanoma cells

► MDQ inhibited melanin production in B16F10 mouse melanoma cells. ► MDQ inhibited tyrosinase activity in B16F10 mouse melanoma cells. ► MDQ reduced melanin synthesis through down-regulation of tyrosinase and MITF.