Vitamin C (VC) and Epigenetic Regulation: Unlocking the Secret of Skin Regeneration (IMAGE)

Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology

Vitamin C (VC) and Epigenetic Regulation: Unlocking the Secret of Skin Regeneration

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VC is known for its antioxidant properties in the skin and has been previously shown to boost collagen synthesis. Now, the same team of researchers has taken this a step further, using advanced genetic analysis techniques to explore its deeper role. Their findings reveal that VC promotes epidermal regeneration by activating enzymes that help in activating genes and driving DNA demethylation—a process that reactivates genes involved in cell proliferation, ultimately enhancing keratinocyte growth and leading to thicker, healthier skin.

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Dr. Akihito Ishigami from Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology (TMIG), Japan

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