Molecular Mechanisms for Skin Protection and Aging
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 3610
Special Issue Editors
Interests: skin aging; anti-skin aging; molecular biology; inner beauty; natural product; ultraviolet; particulate matter; skin wrinkle formation; skin hydration; skin hyperpigmentation; epidermis; dermis; keratinocyte; fibroblast; melanocyte; langerhans cell; merkel cell; nutrigenomics; proteomics; phosphoproteomics
Interests: skin aging; molecular biology; inner beauty; natural product; ultraviolet; particulate matter; microplastics; anti-obesity; hair promoting; cancer; skin wrinkle formation; skin hydration; skin whitening; skin hyperpigmentation; epidermis; dermis; nutrigenomics; proteomics; phosphoproteomics; metabolomics; transcriptome; multi-omics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The skin, as the largest organ on the body's surface, is crucial for protecting against external factors such as ultraviolet radiation, smoking, extreme temperatures, and other pollutants. Intrinsic and extrinsic types of skin aging contribute to common signs like wrinkle formation, dehydration, hyperkeratinization, and hyperpigmentation. Advanced studies with cell lines, primary cells, and animal models can use techniques like qRT-PCR, Western blotting, nutrigenomics, proteomics, phosphoproteomics, and lipidomics to uncover the roles of new biomarkers or anti-aging agents.
This Special Issue aims to explore the complex mechanisms of skin aging and discover innovative approaches to mitigate its effects. We invite research focused on elucidating novel mechanisms responsible for skin aging, offering new insights into the biological processes involved. We highly encourage studies on the discovery and investigation of new agents with anti-aging properties, particularly focusing on their mechanisms of action. By fostering a deeper understanding of skin aging and identifying effective interventions, this Special Issue aspires to advance the field of dermatological science and contribute to the development of more effective skincare solutions.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- New insights into the biological processes involved in skin aging;
- The discovery and investigation of novel agents with anti-skin aging effects;
- Theoretical results emphasizing the mechanisms of anti-aging agents;
- The discovery of anti-aging agents using computational biology;
- The development of innovative approaches to mitigate the effects of skin aging.
Dr. Wonchul Lim
Dr. Tae-Gyu Lim
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- skin photo-aging
- skin inflammation
- molecular biology
- inner beauty
- natural product
- skin microbiome
- skin wrinkle formation
- skin dehydration
- skin pigmentation
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