Molecular Targets in Modern Cosmetic Science

    August 2026 in “ Molecules ”
    Justyna Popiół, Karolina Łagosz, Michał Kolisz … Agnieszka Gunia‐Krzyżak
    Studysummary This review discusses key molecular targets in cosmetic research and reports no clinical results; it highlights the role of telomerase, sirtuins, and tyrosinase in anti-aging and depigmentation strategies.
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