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Mitochondria: a new focus as an anti-aging target in skin care

Authors :
Gopinathan Menon
Nouha Domloge
Jean-Marie Botto
Claude Dal Farra
Source :
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 9:122-131
Publication Year :
2010
Publisher :
Wiley, 2010.

Abstract

Mitochondria, long considered to have the primary role in cellular energetic, have been the center of much research interest in the recent past. Technological advances in microscopy and development of new and specific fluorescent dyes for visualization of mitochondrial dynamics in living cells have facilitated the newfound interest in these fascinating organelles, which are now implicated in diverse cellular functions crucial in health and disease. Mitochondria play crucial roles in several age-related diseases, and in the physiology of normal aging. In this review, we discuss the structural and functional aspects of mitochondria and their implications to the aging process, as well as its significance to skin aging. Available information on active molecules that can impact the mitochondrial functions, and their potential use in skin care products is also discussed, highlighting these organelles as a new focus for anti-aging strategies in personal care.

Details

ISSN :
14732165 and 14732130
Volume :
9
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Accession number :
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