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Human Ex vivo Wound Model and Whole-Mount Staining Approach to Accurately Evaluate Skin Repair
Published on: February 17, 2021
[Skin aging: Molecular understanding of extrinsic and intrinsic processes]
E Makrantonaki1,2,3, M Vogel4, K Scharffetter-Kochanek5
1Klinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Life Science Building N27, James-Franck Ring/Meyerhofstraße 11c, 89081, Ulm, Deutschland. evgenia.makrantonaki@uni-ulm.de.
Abstract:
In an ever-aging society, a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms accompanying skin aging has become essential. Most age-related morphological skin changes are triggered by a combination of intrinsic factors (e.g., genetics, hormones) and extrinsic ones (e.g., ultarviolet/infrared light exposure, smoking, pollution). In this article, new insights on the latest findings regarding the pathogenesis of skin aging are summarised, addressing the extent to which the aforementioned factorsmay influence the progress of skin aging and identifying the consequences on the morphology and physiology of skin.
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