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zeatin

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ze·a·tin  (z-tn)
n.
A cytokinin originally isolated from young corn kernels and found later in various other plants.

[New Latin Za, corn genus; see zein + -in.]


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It is the richest source of vitamin C besides containing a range of naturally occurring antioxidants and zeatin.
Senetek has licensed Kinetin to leading global and regional dermatological and skin care marketers including Valeant Pharmaceuticals, The Body Shop and Revlon, and recently announced the grant to Valeant Pharmaceuticals of an exclusive global license for Zeatin, a promising analogue of Kinetin.
Senetek holds patents on the use of Kinetin and its analog Zeatin, naturally occurring cytokinins that have proven effective in improving the appearance of aging skin with virtually none of the side effects associated with acid-based active ingredients, which it has licensed to Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, and on a number of second generation cytokinins and other plant-derived compounds.
 
 
 
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