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September 2, 2020

Reconstructed Human Epidermis Predicts Barrier-Improving Effects of Lactococcus lactis Emulsion in Humans

Background/Aims: The skin provides protection against chemical, physical, and biological stressors, yet the skin morphology changes over the course of life. These changes might affect the skin barrier function and facilitate the onset of age-related diseases. Since orally applied lactic... Read More

September 2, 2020

Assessment of Biological Responses of EpiAirway™ 3-D Cell Constructs vs. A549 Cells for Determining Toxicity of Ambient Air Pollution

Context — EpiAirway™ 3-D constructs are human-derived cell cultures of differentiated airway epithelial cells that may represent a more biologically relevant model of the human lung. However, limited information is available of its utility for exposures to air pollutants at... Read More

August 27, 2020

Dysregulated repair and inflammatory responses by e‐cigarette derived inhaled nicotine and humectant propylene glycol in a sex dependent manner in mouse lung

Nicotine inhalation via electronic cigarettes (e‐cigs) is an emerging concern. However, little is known about the acute toxicity in the lungs following inhalation of nicotine containing e‐cig aerosols. We hypothesized that acute exposure to aerosolized nicotine causes lung toxicity by... Read More

August 27, 2020

E-cigarettes and flavorings induce inflammatory and prosenescence responses in oral epithelial cells and periodontal fibroblasts

Electronic-cigarettes (e-cigs) represent a significant and increasing proportion of tobacco product consumption, which may pose an oral health concern. Oxidative/carbonyl stress via protein carbonylation is an important factor in causing inflammation and DNA damage. This results in stress-induced premature senescence... Read More

August 26, 2020

Coumestrol Down-Regulates Melanin Production in Melan-a Murine Melanocytes through Degradation of Tyrosinase

Pigmentation reﬂects skin darkening caused by melanin production, but excessive melanin synthesis may cause problems, such as melasma, solar lentigo, dark spots, and freckles. Considerable effort has been devoted to alleviating these undesired symptoms through the development of safe and... Read More