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 ”
    Fanny Karuna Putri, Teresa Liliana Wargasetia, Hana Ratnawati
    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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