Viaminate Inhibits Propionibacterium Acnes-induced Abnormal Proliferation and Keratinization of HaCat Cells by Regulating the S100A8/S100A9- MAPK Cascade

Viaminate, a vitamin A acid drug developed in China, has been clinically used in acne treatment to regulate epithelial cell differentiation and proliferation, inhibit keratinization, reduce sebum secretion, and control immunological and anti-inflammatory actions; however, the exact method by which it works is unknown.