Abstract:
The present invention provides substances that can be used in a broad range of applications and effectively regulate clock gene expression.Provided is a clock gene expression regulating agent comprising, as an active ingredient, one or more selected from the group consisting of caryophyllene oxide and compounds represented by the following structural formula: wherein X is CH3, NH2 or NHCH3.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a novel substance that promotes expression of filaggrin gene involved in improvement of the moisture retention function of skin. The inventors of the present invention found that expression of filaggrin gene fluctuates rhythmically over a roughly 24 hour cycle, screened candidate substances based on the time at which expression reaches a maximum following addition of the candidate substance, and identified zanthoxylum extract, 3-(1′-piperidine)propionic acid, geranium oil, cypress oil, rose oil, galvanum oil, pepper oil, basil oil, methyl-o-toluate, methyl anthranilate and dimethyl anthranilate as filaggrin gene expression promoting agents.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a novel substance that promotes expression of filaggrin gene involved in improvement of the moisture retention function of skin. The inventors of the present invention found that expression of filaggrin gene fluctuates rhythmically over a roughly 24 hour cycle, screened candidate substances based on the time at which expression reaches a maximum following addition of the candidate substance, and identified zanthoxylum extract, 3-(1′-piperidine)propionic acid, geranium oil, cypress oil, rose oil, galvanum oil, pepper oil, basil oil, methyl-o-toluate, methyl anthranilate and dimethyl anthranilate as filaggrin gene expression promoting agents.
Abstract:
Disclosed here is a method for elevating skin temperature comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of dihydro-β-ionol and 4-methoxystyrene. Also disclosed is a method for elevating skin temperature comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of dihydro-β-ionol, 4-methoxystyrene, clary sage extract, Japanese peppermint extract, juniper berry extract, and geraniol.