Protective Effects of Schinus Terebinthifolius Leaf Supercritical Fluid Extract Against UVC-Induced Oxidative Stress: A Comprehensive Gene Expression Study
February 2026
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International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Schinus terebinthifolius UVC-induced oxidative stress supercritical fluid extraction phenolic compounds flavonoid compounds collagenase antioxidant activity HaCaT keratinocytes ECM integrity epidermal barrier function cellular defense EGCG ascorbic acid photoprotective properties Brazilian pepper tree epigallocatechin gallate vitamin C
Studysummary This study investigated the photoprotective properties of Brazilian pepper tree extract against UV-induced damage in skin cells, reporting that it enhanced expression of genes relevant to skin health and showed superior activity compared to standard antioxidants.
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