ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025
Medicinal Plant Extracts Targeting UV-Induced Skin Damage: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential.
Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 20 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Histological and Genetic Markers of Cellular Senescence in Keratinocyte Cancers and Actinic Keratosis: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Pooled it
- Ganoderic Acid A Reverses Ultraviolet B Induced Hyperpigmentation via Multi-Targeted Regulation of Mitochondrial Homeostasis and Inflammation.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Effects of Co-Cultivation on the Phenolic Composition and Bioactive Properties of Basidiomycete Mycelia: Antioxidant, Photoprotective, Anti-Tyrosinase, and In Silico Evidence.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Recent progress of plant-derived extracellular vesicle-like nanoparticles integrated with biomaterials for skin repair.Journal of nanobiotechnology · 2026Review
- Mechanistic Insights into Plant-Derived Exosomes, Their Cross-Kingdom Effects, and Potential Biomedical Applications in Skin Wounds Repair.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Ethanolic Extract ofInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds: Antioxidation, Autophagy, and Translational Applications in Skin Protection.Current issues in molecular biology · 2026Review
- Botanical and Upcycled Bioactives for Advanced Topical Formulations: Mechanistic Pathways, Cutaneous Delivery, and Sustainability-by-Design.Pharmaceutics · 2026Review
- Extracellular Vesicles Derived from Natural Biological Resources and Their Potential to Facilitate Skin Regeneration and Rejuvenation.Pharmaceutics · 2026Review
- Anticancer Molecular Mechanisms of Phytosterols: An Updated Review on Clinical Trials.Food science & nutrition · 2026Review
- Anti-Photoaging Effect of Soluble Microneedles Loaded with Hydroxytyrosol.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Seasonal Variation in WildMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Plant-Derived Exosomes in Aesthetic Medicine.Biomaterials research · 2026Review
- Crosstalk along the gut-liver axis modulates glutathione and cadmium-induced hepatotoxicity.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
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- Baicalein-mediated regulation of Nrf2/ARE, NFĸB, and MAPK signaling in Huntington's disease: a promising strategy against neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration.Inflammopharmacology · 2025Review
- Biochemical Mechanism of Thai Fermented Soybean Extract on UVB-Induced Skin Keratinocyte Damage and Inflammation.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Dysregulation of autophagy during photoaging reduce oxidative stress and inflammatory damage caused by UV.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Review
- Effect of plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles in ultraviolet-induced skin photoaging.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Review
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Abstract
The depletion of the ozone layer has intensified ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure, leading to oxidative stress, DNA damage, inflammation, photoaging, and skin cancer. Medicinal plants, widely used in Traditional Herbal Medicine (THM), particularly in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), have demonstrated significant therapeutic potential due to their well-characterized active compounds and established photoprotective effects. This review systematically evaluates 18 medicinal plants selected based on their traditional use in skin-related conditions and emerging evidence supporting their efficacy against UV-induced skin damage. Their bioactive components exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, DNA repair, and depigmentation effects by modulating key signaling pathways, including Nrf2/ARE-, MAPK/AP-1-, PI3K/Akt-, and MITF/TYR-related melanogenesis pathways. Moreover, novel drug delivery systems, such as exosomes, hydrogels, and nanoemulsions, have significantly enhanced the stability, bioavailability, and skin penetration of these compounds. However, challenges remain in standardizing plant-derived formulations, elucidating complex synergistic mechanisms, and translating preclinical findings into clinical applications. Future interdisciplinary research and technological advancements will be essential to harness the full therapeutic potential of medicinal plants for UV-induced skin damage prevention and treatment.
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