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Glossary Collagen Degradation

breakdown of collagen protein in skin and connective tissues

Collagen degradation refers to the breakdown of collagen, a key structural protein in the skin, hair, and connective tissues. This process can be caused by factors such as aging, UV exposure, and certain enzymes, leading to weakened skin elasticity and hair strength. For professionals, understanding collagen degradation is crucial for developing treatments for conditions like alopecia and skin aging.

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research Inhibition of TNF-α-Induced Collagen Degradation and Oxidative Damage by Centipeda minima and Brevilin A in Human Dermal Fibroblasts

1 citations , May 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology”

This study found that Centipeda minima and brevilin A significantly reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in human dermal fibroblasts, suggesting their potential to protect against skin aging and inflammation.

research Pan-tissue scaling of stiffness versus fibrillar collagen reflects contractility-driven strain that inhibits fibril degradation

2 citations , September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

This study investigated various animal tissues from adult mice and embryonic chicks, finding that tissue stiffness follows a sub-linear power law relationship with Collagen-I levels, consistent with cellularized collagen gels but not acellular ones.

research Natural Melanogenesis Inhibitor, Antioxidant, and Collagen Biosynthesis Stimulator of Phytochemicals in Rice Bran and Husk Extracts from Purple Glutinous Rice (Oryza sativa L. cv. Pieisu 1 CMU) for Cosmetic Application

18 citations , February 2023 in “Plants”

This study found that PES1CMU-defatted rice bran (DFRB) showed effective skin whitening and anti-aging properties comparable to standard treatments in cell models, suggesting its potential use in dermatocosmetics.

research The Effects of X-irradiation on Collagen Metabolism in Rat Skin

11 citations , January 1976 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology and Related Studies in Physics Chemistry and Medicine”

This study found that a single X-radiation treatment in rat skin reduced collagen concentration over multiple hair-cycles by diminishing the fibroblasts' capacity for proline hydroxylation, potentially contributing to delayed skin lesions.

research 1396 Interferon-24 regulates the expression of MMP1 and dermal collagen of the skin

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

The study identified increased IL-24 expression in keratinocytes and fibroblasts exposed to particulate matter, contributing to skin aging by promoting conditions similar to age-related changes such as increased MMP1 expression and decreased type I collagen production.

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