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Disclosures

Did you receive any funding to support your research for this TOPIC?
No

Were you provided with any honoraria, payment or other compensation for your work on this study?
No

Do you have any financial relationship with any entity which may closely compete with the medications, materials or instruments covered by your study?
Yes
Please specify entities (individual, company, society): I am an employee of DAMAE Medical

Do you own or have you applied for any patents in conjunction with the instruments, medications or materials discussed in your study?
No

This work was not supported by any direct or non direct funding. It is under the author's own responsability

Objectives: To introduce the role of AGEs on prediction of Skin aging

Introduction: Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are compounds formed through a process known as glycation, where sugars react with proteins or lipids without the controlling action of enzymes. This process occurs naturally in the body, but it can be accelerated by factors such as high blood sugar levels, oxidative stress, and inflammation. AGEs can accumulate in various tissues over time, including the skin.

Materials / method: In the context of skin aging, the accumulation of AGEs has been implicated in several detrimental effects:
Cross-linking of collagen and elastin fibers: AGEs can lead to the formation of cross-links between collagen and elastin fibers, which are essential for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness. Cross-linking can result in the stiffening and loss of flexibility of these fibers, contributing to the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. Oxidative stress: AGEs can induce oxidative stress, leading to the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammation.

Results: Inhibition of collagen synthesis: AGEs can interfere with the synthesis of new collagen, which is crucial for maintaining skin structure and resilience. This inhibition can lead to a reduction in collagen levels and contribute to the development of fine lines and wrinkles.
Activation of inflammation pathways: AGEs can activate various inflammatory pathways in the skin, leading to chronic inflammation. Persistent inflammation can degrade collagen and elastin fibers and impair the skin's ability to repair and regenerate itself, resulting in accelerated aging.

Conclusion: Overall, the accumulation of AGEs in the skin is a predictive markers for skin aging grade and advanced techniques such as non-invasive imaging and biomarker analysis can aid in predicting skin aging by assessing factors like AGE accumulation and oxidative stress levels in the skin.

Disclosures

Did you receive any funding to support your research for this TOPIC?
No

Were you provided with any honoraria, payment or other compensation for your work on this study?
No

Do you have any financial relationship with any entity which may closely compete with the medications, materials or instruments covered by your study?
No

Do you own or have you applied for any patents in conjunction with the instruments, medications or materials discussed in your study?
No

This work was not supported by any direct or non direct funding. It is under the author's own responsability