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Traditional Uses, Bioactive Constituents, Biological Functions, and Safety Properties of Oviductus ranae as Functional Foods in China

Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Volume 2019, Issue 1, 2019., 2019
Oviductus ranae is an animal‐based traditional Chinese material widely used as tonics in China for hundreds of years. Various bioactive components are present in OR including proteins, amino acids, steroids, fatty acids, phospholipids, nucleosides, vitamins, hydantoins, and mineral elements.
Yang Zhang, Yifei Wang, Mingzhu Li, Shuyue Liu, Jialu Yu, Zhaowei Yan, Hongli Zhou, Chung-Yen O. Chen   +7 more
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Attractive aerobic access to the α,β-unsaturated acyl azolium intermediate: oxidative NHC catalysis via multistep electron transfer [PDF]

, 2016
To replace high molecular weight oxidants with air (O2) we introduce multistep electron transfer NHC catalysis. The method provides a general and selective oxidation of the α,β-unsaturated aldehyde derived homoenolate to the synthetically useful α,β ...
Axelsson, Anton, Sundén, Henrik, Ta, Linda   +2 more
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Extractos acuoso y rico en polifenoles de Larrea divaricata Cav: Como potenciales agentes protectores de la piel [PDF]

, 2021
Las células de la piel se ven afectadas por el estrés oxidativo inducido por los rayos ultravioleta resultando en foto-envejecimiento y enfermedades. El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar el efecto de un extracto acuoso de Larrea divaricata (Aq) y una ...
Alonso, Maria del Rosario, Anesini, Claudia Alejandra, Barreiro Arcos, María Laura, Cogoi, Laura Carolina, Marrasini, Carla, Martino, Renzo Fabricio, Saint Martin, Elina Malén   +6 more
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Formulation and Evaluation of Optimized Oxybenzone Microsponge Gel for Topical Delivery

Journal of Drug Delivery, Volume 2015, Issue 1, 2015., 2015
Background. Oxybenzone, a broad spectrum sunscreen agent widely used in the form of lotion and cream, has been reported to cause skin irritation, dermatitis, and systemic absorption. Aim. The objective of the present study was to formulate oxybenzone loaded microsponge gel for enhanced sun protection factor with reduced toxicity.
Atmaram P. Pawar, Aditya P. Gholap, Ashwin B. Kuchekar, C. Bothiraja, Ashwin J. Mali, Ali Nokhodchi   +5 more
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A European multicentre photopatch test study [PDF]

, 2012
BACKGROUND: The two most common agent groups currently responsible for photoallergic contact dermatitis (PACD) are organic ultraviolet (UV) absorbers in sunscreens and topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
European Multicentre Photopatch Test Study (EMCPPTS) Taskforce, Gonçalo, Margarida   +1 more
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Alternative methods to evaluate the protective ability of sunscreen against photo-genotoxicity [PDF]

, 2003
Numerous epidemiological investigations show that sunlight is carcinogenic to humans and that the use of sunscreen may be effective in decreasing the risk of skin cancer. The biological activity of a sunscreen is evaluated by its ability to protect human
Ananthaswamy, Ananthaswamy, Cayrol, Dean, Diffey, English, Frei, Gil, Graf, Green, Hiroki, Hiroshi Kobayashi, Jean, Kanako Hosoda, Kastenbaum, Keinosuke Okamoto, Liardet, Lindsley, Ling, Maier, Marrot, Megumi Toyoshima, Miho Hanamura, Negishi, Negishi, Negishi, Rigel, Scherschun, Stern, Tomoe Negishi, Urbach, Vainio, Weinstock, Xu, Young   +34 more
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Surface Lipids as Multifunctional Mediators of Skin Responses to Environmental Stimuli

Mediators of Inflammation, Volume 2010, Issue 1, 2010., 2010
Skin surface lipid (SSL) film is a mixture of sebum and keratinocyte membrane lipids, protecting skin from environment. Its composition is unique for the high percentage of long chain fatty acids, and of the polyterpenoid squalene, absent in other human tissues, and in non‐human Primates sebum.
Chiara De Luca, Giuseppe Valacchi, Philip W. Wertz   +2 more
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Role of community pharmacists in skin cancer screening: A descriptive study of skin cancer risk factors prevalence and photoprotection habits in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Pharmacy Practice, 2019
Background: Skin cancer incidence is increasing alarmingly, despite current efforts trying to improve its early detection. Community pharmacists have proven success in implementing screening protocols for a number of diseases because of their skills and ...
Mir JF, Estrada-Campmany M, Heredia A, Rodríguez-Caba C, Alcalde M, Espinosa N, Monnier J, Pérez-Anker J, Yélamos O, Puig S, Bosch N, Malvehy J   +11 more
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Photoprotection by Punica granatum seed oil nanoemulsion entrapping polyphenol-rich ethyl acetate fraction against UVB-induced DNA damage in human keratinocyte (HaCaT) cell line [PDF]

, 2016
There has been an increase in the use of botanicals as skin photoprotective agents. Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is well known for its high concentration of polyphenolic compounds and for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Baccarin, Thaisa, Lemos-Senna, Elenara, Mitjans Arnal, Montserrat, Ramos López, David, Vinardell Martínez-Hidalgo, Ma. Pilar   +4 more
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Sun exposure and sun protection habits in high school students from a city south of the country Práticas de exposição e proteção solar em estudantes do ensino médio de uma cidade do sul do país

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2012
BACKGROUND: Effective solar protection is an uncommon practice among young people, increasing the likelihood of sunburn, sunstroke and skin cancers. This fact is more significant in the south of Brazil, where the prevalence of white skinned population is
Letícia Dupont, Denise Neves Pereira
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