Camellia Sinensis Seed Flavonoids Attenuate UVB-Induced Inflammation and UVA-Induced Photodamage via MAPK/NF-κB and AP-1 Pathways
March 2026
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Camellia sinensis seed flavonoids UVB-induced inflammation UVA-induced photodamage MAPK pathway NF-κB pathway AP-1 pathway reactive oxygen species p38/JNK pathway iNOS COX-2 keratinocytes Caspase-3 barrier proteins fibroblasts collagen hyaluronic acid TGF-β/Smad pathway anti-inflammatory barrier-repair anti-photoaging green tea seed flavonoids skin inflammation skin photodamage ROS skin barrier proteins skin collagen skin hyaluronic acid skin anti-aging
Studysummary In this laboratory study, researchers reported that Camellia sinensis seed flavonoids significantly reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in UV-irradiated skin cells by modulating key signaling pathways, highlighting its potential as a skincare ingredient for anti-inflammatory and anti-photoaging benefits.
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