METHODS FOR SCREENING FOR ANTI-GRAYING AGENTS ON THE BASIS OF AFF-4

摘要

An objective of the present invention is to provide an anti-graying agent. The present invention provides a method for screening an anti-graying agent whereby a substance that accelerates expression of AFF-4 in cells is selected by applying a candidate substance to cells in vitro; and, an anti-graying agent containing at least one type of herbal extract selected from the group consisting of Ganoderma lucidum (Fr.) Karst. extract, Panax schinseng Nees extract, Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran extract and Rabdosia japonicus extract selected with this method in an amount effective for accelerating expression of AFF-4.