Under the influence of oxidative stress, fibroblast gets activated to become myofibroblast
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It has been documented that HD (50, 100, 200 mg/kg) not only reduced the levels of ALT, AST, hyaluronic acid, laminin, procollagen III n-terminal peptide, collagen IV, MDA, TGF-1 significantly and the degree of hepatic fibrosis, but also increased SOD activity in a CCl4-induced liver fibrosis model in rats (Wu et al., 2011)
When injected or applied topically in the form of injectable peptides, these potent compounds can stimulate collagen production, improve skin elasticity, and promote a more youthful, glowing complexion
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