Novel tyrosinase-specific anti-gene oligonucleotides as depigmenting agents

摘要

The present invention relates to an anti-gene oligonucleotide which hybridizes specifically with the gene encoding human tyrosinase by Hoogsteen pairing between the complementary bases, said oligonucleotide forming a triple helix structure with the human tyrosinase gene. The invention also relates to the use of said oligonucleotide as a skin-depigmenting or skin-bleaching agent in a cosmetic composition or in a dermatological composition.