Expression of transforming growth factor-β after different non-invasive facial rejuvenation modalities

• Published in: International journal of dermatology Vol. 54; no. 4; pp. 396 - 404
• Main Authors: El-Domyati, Moetaz, El-Ammawi, Tarek S., Medhat, Walid, Moawad, Osama, Mahoney, Mỹ G., Uitto, Jouni
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.04.2015
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Cosmetic Techniques; Face; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Rejuvenation; Skin - anatomy & histology; Skin - metabolism; Transforming Growth Factor beta - biosynthesis

Background Transforming growth factor‐β (TGF‐β) is a major regulator of the synthesis of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins in human skin as it stimulates fibroblast proliferation and collagen production. Perturbed TGF‐β expression may play a key role in the pathogenesis of skin aging. Objectives T...