Animal StudyPubMed ID: 17028429·2006

Epithalon Restores Collagen Synthesis and Improves Skin Elasticity in Aged Rats

Khavinson VKh, Krutko VI, Anisimov VN.

Gerontology, 2006

Key finding

Epithalon increased dermal collagen content 1.8-fold, increased collagen cross-linking by 34%, and improved skin elasticity by 41%.

Summary

Study examining epithalon effects on skin collagen content, dermal thickness, and mechanical properties of aged skin.

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