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What are the structural changes to ageing skin?
What are the structural changes to ageing skin?
Loss of rete ridges, thinner epidermis, smoother epidermal/dermis barrier, less adherence
Increased expression of matrix metalloproteases (MMP) does what?
Increased expression of matrix metalloproteases (MMP) does what?
- Degrade Fibrillins/GAGs
- Degrade Collagen/Elastin (correct)
- Form Collagen/Elastin
- Form Fibrillins/GAGs
What does this induce?
What does this induce?
Apoptosis
What does UV light/smoking affect?
What does UV light/smoking affect?
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How does UV light/smoking affect DNA stability?
How does UV light/smoking affect DNA stability?
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What is the inflammation of the skin caused by?
What is the inflammation of the skin caused by?
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