Matrix metalloprotease (mmp) production inhibitor
AssigneeFUJIFILM Corporation
InventorsTaichi MURAGUCHI, Toshiyuki HONMA
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Abstract
It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for inhibiting the production of matrix metalloprotease (MMP), wherein skin aging is suppressed and a highly stable and safe component from plants is used. The present invention provides a method for inhibiting the production of matrix metalloprotease (MMP), which comprises administering a Salacia plant extract to a subject in need of inhibition of the production of matrix metalloprotease (MMP).
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A method for inhibiting the production of matrix metalloprotease (MMP), which comprises administering a Salacia plant extract to a subject in need of inhibition of the production of matrix metalloprotease (MMP).
A method for preventing or improving skin aging which comprises administering a Salacia plant extract to a subject in need of prevention or improvement of skin aging.
A method for suppressing formation of wrinkles, which comprises administering a Salacia plant extract to a subject in need of suppression of formation of wrinkles.
A matrix metalloprotease (MMP) production inhibitor comprising an extract from Salacia plants as an active ingredient.
An anti-wrinkle agent comprising an extract from Salacia plants as an active ingredient.
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