Combined Effect of Silybin and Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate on UV‐Induced Photoaging

Sen Hou, Hanliang Song, Jianying Zhang, Anzhang Li · 2026

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Sen Hou and co-authors test whether two known skin compounds protect better together against sun-driven aging. Ultraviolet light drains collagen from skin, causing photoaging. Silybin, from milk thistle, and a modified hyaluronate each help a little on their own, but alone their effect is limited.

In cell tests with and without ultraviolet exposure, the pair was checked for safety across doses. The team measured collagen-building genes, the collagen-chewing enzyme MMP-1, and how well the mix mops up reactive oxygen. Combined use lifted collagen signals and curbed breakdown more than single agents suggest. A two-part shield may suit sunscreens and anti-aging creams better than either part alone.

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CREATORSen Hou, Hanliang Song, Jianying Zhang, Anzhang Li
YEAR2026
COLLECTIONPAPERS
FORMATTXT
FILE SIZE29 KB
VERSION1.0
LICENSECC BY 4.0
RIGHTSCC BY
SOURCEEurope PMC

Source: https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC13570327

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