The flavonoid hesperidin exerts anti-photoaging effect by downregulating matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 expression via mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK)-dependent signaling pathways

Abstract Background Hesperidin is a flavonoid with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune modulatory activities. Photoaging is a consequence of chronic exposure to the sun and ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of hesperidin against photoaging of dorsal...

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Main Authors: Hee Jeong Lee, A-Rang Im, Su-Man Kim, Hyung-Sik Kang, Jae Dong Lee, Sungwook Chae
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-017-2058-8