Without inflammation, infections would go unchecked and wounds would not heal; however, the process of inflammation and repair can also be harmful. As we age, the immune system becomes less effective and its capacity to manage the inflammatory activity is … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2012
A DNA microarray (also commonly known as DNA chip or gene chip technology) is a collection of microscopic DNA spots attached to a solid surface. Each DNA spot contains picomoles (10−12 moles) of a specific DNA sequence called probes. Probes … Continue reading
Years of clinical study have shown that resveratrol supplements increase healthy life span by activating longevity genes. Anti-aging Resveratrol supplement products on the market contain intensely concentrated resveratrol extracted from grape. Previously the only way to benefit from Resveratrol was … Continue reading
COX, a.k.a cyclooxygenase, and 5-LOX, a.k.a. 5-lypooxygenase, are the key enzymes involved in the development of inflammatory response. COX-2 Inhibitors COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2, also known as Prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2) is an enzyme responsible for inflammation. Cyclooxygenase-2 or simply COX-2 converts arachidonic … Continue reading
Antioxidants are a group of important ingredients for anti-aging skin care because of their ability to neutralize the free radical damage of cells and macromolecules (protein, DNA, lipids). – Free radical damage was one of the first processes associated with … Continue reading
Matrix MetalloProteinases (MMPs) are endopeptidases – a subfamily of proteolytic enzymes or proteases – that are capable of degrading proteins into recyclable fragments. MMPs in the skin regulate the balance of synthesis and breakdown of extracellular matrix proteins such as … Continue reading
Glycation is one of the internal causes of skin aging. Glycation is the glycosylation of protein (for skin care, is the skin protein such as collagen and elastin) without the requirement of an enzyme. The glycation reaction attaches glucose to … Continue reading
Dermajuv has TWO products that contain Stem Cells (among other great ingredients) They are: The Eye Revolution Gel and The Neck Restoration Cream How Can Stem Cells (PhytoCellTec®) Help Me? Our skin contains its very own rejuvenation and healing process. … Continue reading
Biologic Solutions’ Stem Cell Therapy Cream is backed up on its official web sites with experts’ testimonial and videos with impressive before and after photo. The short video contain 3 cosmetic plastic surgeon and dermatologist’s recommendation including the renowned cosmetic … Continue reading
Although, stem cell creams have been a buzzword and are heavily marketed, but the information about – what is behind the stem cell anti-wrinkle creams – are confusing and lacking, many products web sites only describe stem cell ingredients’ magic … Continue reading