Comparison of MMP1 Gene Expression and Collagen Percentage in Response to Polydioxanone, Poly-L-Lactic Acid, and Polycaprolactone Thread Implantation in Aging Rat Skin
January 2025
in “
Scripta Medica
”
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Studysummary In this study, PDO, PLLA, and PCL thread implants in ageing rat skin did not alter MMP1 gene expression but maintained collagen levels similar to young skin without UV-B exposure, suggesting possible benefits for skin collagen but not gene expression modification.
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