Abstract:
The purpose of this invention is to provide a method with which it is easy to perform screening for an agent that proliferates or an agent that minimizes the reduction in MCSP-positive basal epidermal stem cells. Provided is a screening method for a laminin 511 expression promoter, which takes the expression of laminin 511 as an indicator. Also provided is an agent for improving skin barrier function, elasticity, hydration and inflammation, said agent including at least one extract selected from among a group consisting of brown algae, red algae and green algae.
Abstract:
Wrinkles are improved by applying an oral preparation, injection preparation or external skin preparation having a substance that controls heparanase as an active ingredient thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for producing artificial skin, comprising: adding a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor and a heparanase inhibitor to an artificial skin formation culture medium comprising human epidermal keratinocytes and human dermal fibroblasts, culturing the cells in the artificial skin formation culture medium, and forming artificial skin.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to providing a substance and a composition that promote the proliferation of epidermal stem cells and are effective in improving wrinkles and barrier function from the viewpoint of maintaining or improving quality of life (QOL) in terms of both health and beauty. More specifically, a composition including 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-imidazolidinone (HEI) or a derivative thereof and a seaweed extract such as Marinwort IPC-12 AGS can be used to promote the proliferation of epidermal stem cells and obtain a beneficial effect on wrinkles and barrier function.
Abstract:
The disclosure of the present invention relates to the provision of compositions effective for improving skin conditions from the viewpoint of maintaining or improving quality of life (QOL) in terms of both health and beauty. More specifically, the disclosure of the present invention relates to compositions comprising 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-imidazoliclinone or a derivative thereof and pyriclinecarboxamide. As they promote the increase of epidermal stem cells and facilitate the proliferation of keratinocytes, they can be suitably used as a cosmetic composition such as cosmetics that are effective in improving skin conditions.
Abstract:
The purpose of this invention is to provide a method with which it is easy to perform screening for an agent that proliferates or an agent that minimizes the reduction in MCSP-positive basal epidermal stem cells. Provided is a screening method for a laminin 511 expression promoter, which takes the expression of laminin 511 as an indicator. Also provided is an agent for improving skin barrier function, elasticity, hydration and inflammation, said agent including at least one extract selected from among a group consisting of brown algae, red algae and green algae.