Effects of postmenopausal hypoestrogenism on skin collagen
Effects of postmenopausal hypoestrogenism on skin collagen
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DOI:
10.1016/s0378-5122(99)00077-8
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发表时间:
1999-12-15
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影响因子:
4.9
通讯作者:
Nappi, C
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作者:
Affinito, P;Palomba, S;Nappi, C
Objective: The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of aging and postmenopausal hypoestrogenism on skin collagen content. Methods: Thirty-two women (mean age 48.78+/-9.86; year+/-S.D., range 28-68), 14 in premenopause and 18 in postmenopause, underwent skin biopsies performed during laparotomic operation. The amount of collagen type I, III and type III/type I ratio was evaluated by immunohistochemistry and computerised image analysis, and was related to age and years of postmenopause. Results: In the postmenopausal patients, a significant (P