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Nov 02, 2007 | 11:39 AM CDT
Tech Edge: RNA Interference and Therapeutic Applications
By: Mindy Goldstein, PhD, The Estée Lauder Compani…
Regular columnist Mindy Goldstein, PhD, welcomes this “Tech Edge” contribution from colleague Narendra Vaish, PhD, of Nastech Pharmaceutical Company.
Nov 02, 2007 | 11:20 AM CDT
Dermatological View: Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Linalool
By: Jurij J. Hostynek, PhD; Howard I. Maibach, MD,…
This article reviews the published data on the allergenicity of linalool relating to its relative potency as a skin sensitizer. A semiquantitative evaluation of the different reports cited below has been made in accordance with the system outlined in Maibach et al., which is based on the procedures proposed by Benezra et al.2 and describes the scoring system used for assigning the degree of confidence in data reported.
Sep 28, 2007 | 11:39 AM CDT
Bench & Beyond: Adolph Strecker and Amino Acid Synthesis
By: Bud Brewster, Cosmetics & Toiletries Magazine
Between the amino acid and the enzyme is a big stretch in size and complexity, and if seen from the point of view of Adolph Strecker, there is a catalyst at either end.
Aug 13, 2007 | 12:14 PM CDT
Enzyme vs. Hormone
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick compares and contrasts enzymes and hormones, targets of increased interest in personal care innovating.
Aug 01, 2007 | 03:17 PM CDT
Tech Edge--Understanding Extracellular Proteolytic Enzymes
By: Sanford Simon, PhD, State University of New Yo…
This article describes the mechanisms by which the activity of these proteinases is controlled, and suggests a modest goal for their safe and effective use in therapies for inflammatory injury to the skin.
Aug 01, 2007 | 09:09 AM CDT
Caffeine and Excercise May Ward Off Skin Cancer
A coffee habit, coupled with regular exercise, may help prevent skin cancers better than either factor alone, new research suggests.
Jul 02, 2007 | 10:47 AM CDT
A Dermatological View—Defining Clinically Relevant Fragrance Allergens: The Challenge
By: Jurij J. Hostýnek, PhD, and Howard I. Maibach,…
This article originally appeared in Exogenous Dermatology on pages 279–285 of volume 2 in 2003 and appears here in a modified version with permission from S. Karger, Basel.
Jun 01, 2007 | 11:09 AM CDT
Tech Edge--Glycation: Its Impact on Premature Skin Aging
By: Daniel Maes, PhD, Lieve Declercq, PhD, and Hug…
This review and discussion will focus on the impact of the glycation process on skin aging only, and it will review the consequences in the healthy, nondiabetic population in order to maintain the relevance to the average user of cosmetic products.
Jun 01, 2007 | 10:28 AM CDT
Photo-aging and Skin Repair
By: Martin Rieger, PhD, Independent Consultant
This periodical review is an effort to make readers aware of recent trends in skin research as revealed in mid-2006 publications. The subjects have been organized into the impact of light on normal human skin, photo-aging, and skin repair, with special emphasis on the drug-induced repair of photo-aged skin.
May 23, 2007 | 10:49 AM CDT
Topical Blood Platelet Gel to Speed Skin Healing?
Research from the Univ. of Cincinnati suggests treating wounds with a topical gel of a patient’s own blood platelets may result in faster healing.