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{"title":"Serum 3-Nitrotyrosine in the Cardiovascular Disease of Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.","authors":"Juan C Quevedo-Abeledo, Marta Hernández-Díaz, María García-González, Fuensanta Gómez-Bernal, Cristina Almeida-Santiago, Elena Heras-Recuero, Antonia de Vera-González, Alejandra González-Delgado, Pedro Abreu-González, Beatriz Tejera-Segura, Candelaria Martín-González, Miguel Á González-Gay, Iván Ferraz-Amaro","doi":"10.3390/antiox14060739","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox14060739","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>3-Nitrotyrosine (3-NT) is a product of tyrosine nitration mediated by reactive nitrogen species such as peroxynitrite anion and nitrogen dioxide. It serves as an indicator of inflammation, cell damage, and nitric oxide production. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by multisystem involvement and increased oxidative stress. Notably, cardiovascular (CV) disease has emerged as the leading cause of mortality among SLE patients. Our objective was to investigate the association between serum 3-NT levels and a wide range of disease characteristics in patients with SLE, with a particular emphasis on CV comorbidity. A total of 214 patients with SLE were enrolled. The serum levels of 3-NT as well as the activity (SLEDAI) and damage index (SLICC-SDI) scores, full lipid profile, insulin resistance indices, and carotid subclinical atherosclerosis were assessed. Multivariable linear regression analysis was carried out to study the relationship between 3-NT and clinical and laboratory disease characteristics, especially focusing on CV comorbidities. Except for body mass index, which showed a significant positive correlation, the demographic data and traditional CV risk factors did not correlate with 3-NT. After multivariable adjustments, several disease characteristics, including the disease duration, activity and damage indices, and autoantibody profile, showed significant positive associations with 3-NT. Regarding CV characteristics, several lipid profile molecules showed significant relationships with 3-NT. This was not the case for insulin resistance and subclinical atherosclerosis. Remarkably, patients with a high CV risk by SCORE2 showed higher 3-NT values compared to those with a low risk, although after the multivariable adjustment, this relationship was attenuated (but still showed a trend). In conclusion, serum 3-NT levels demonstrated significant positive correlations with multiple disease characteristics, including the disease activity and damage and the autoantibody profile. The lipid pattern in the SLE subjects also significantly and independently correlated with the 3-NT values. Our findings highlight the pathophysiological role of 3-NT specifically, and peroxidation in general, in patients with SLE.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"14 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12189452/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144493778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Promising Dietary Supplements with Potential Senotherapeutic Effects: Aqueous Extracts from Enzymatically Hydrolysed Hemp Seed Cake Flour and Hemp Seed Protein Concentrate.","authors":"Anthea Miller, Inga Kwiecień, Marek Bednarski, Małgorzata Zygmunt, Jacek Sapa, Mateusz Sablik, Giorgia Pia Lombardo, Concetta Condurso, Maria Merlino, Magdalena Kotańska","doi":"10.3390/antiox14060734","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox14060734","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the present study, the primary by-products of the hemp-seed oil process-hemp seed cake flour and hemp seed protein concentrate-underwent enzymatic hydrolysis using proteases and carbohydrases, either individually or in combination. The effectiveness of these enzymatic treatments in releasing bioactive compounds was evaluated by assessing the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the aqueous extracts of both hydrolysed and untreated hemp by-products. The aim was to explore their potential senotherapeutic properties and promote their application as dietary supplements. Secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, and catechins were analysed using high-performance liquid chromatography. Total phenolic, flavonoid, and protein contents were determined using spectrophotometric methods. Scavenging activity (2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl scavenging assay (DPPH assay)), antioxidant power (Ferric reducing antioxidant power assay (FRAP assay)), and lipid peroxidation-reducing activity (thiobarbituric acid-reactive substance analysis) were assessed through in vitro assays. Possible anti-inflammatory effects were evaluated by assessing haemolysis inhibition. The impact of extracts on albumin glycation induced by exposure to fructose was also determined. To assess the toxicity of extracts, a zebrafish larvae model was employed. All extracts contained significant amounts of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and proteins, and they exhibited notable activities in reducing lipid peroxidation and stabilising erythrocyte cell membranes. However, they did not significantly influence protein glycation (the glycation inhibition was only in the range of 15-40%). Our research demonstrates the substantial health-promoting potential, including senescence delay, of aqueous extracts from by-products of the hemp-seed oil process, which are available in large quantities and can serve as valuable supplements to support the health of animals, including humans, rather than being discarded as waste from oil production.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"14 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12189491/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144493759","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Redox Imbalance Is Associated with Neuronal Apoptosis in the Cortex of Neonates Gestated Under Chronic Hypoxia.","authors":"Esteban G Figueroa, Rodrigo L Castillo, Adolfo A Paz, Matías Monsalves-Alvarez, Francisca Salas-Pérez, Ximena Calle, Tamara A Jiménez, Emilio A Herrera, Alejandro Gonzaléz-Candia","doi":"10.3390/antiox14060736","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox14060736","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gestational chronic hypoxia impacts prenatal development, leading to fetal growth restriction (FGR), defined as the fetus's failure to reach its genetic growth potential. Postnatal hypoxia in the cerebral tissue can induce a redox imbalance and mitochondrial dysfunction, consequently increasing neuronal death. However, these data cannot necessarily be extrapolated to prenatal hypoxia. In this regard, this study aims to describe the effect of gestational hypoxia on redox balance and apoptosis cell death mechanisms in the prefrontal cortex of guinea pigs. Ten Guinea pig (<i>Cavia porcellus</i>) pregnant dams were utilized in this study; five gestated in normoxia (Nx; three newborn males, and two females) and five gestated under chronic hypobaric hypoxia (Hx; two newborn males, and three females). We monitored the pregnancies by ultrasound examinations from gestational days 20 to 65 (term ~ 70). At birth, pups were euthanized, and the fetal brain was collected for cellular redox measurement, mitochondrial enzyme expression, and apoptosis assay. Gestation under hypoxia induced an imbalance in the expression of anti- and pro-oxidant enzymes, resulting in increased oxidative stress. Additionally, a decrease in cytochrome I and III expression and neuronal density in the neonatal prefrontal cortex was observed. Finally, DNA fragmentation was increased by the TUNEL assay in the brain tissue of newborns gestated under chronic hypoxia. Our findings demonstrate the association of gestational hypoxia with oxidative stress and neuronal death in newborns, which may predispose to neuronal dysfunction in adulthood.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"14 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12189337/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144493769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Oxidative Stress and Inflammation: Drivers of Tumorigenesis and Therapeutic Opportunities.","authors":"Meimei Wang, Yaping Xiao, Jie Miao, Xin Zhang, Meng Liu, Longchao Zhu, Hongxin Liu, Xiaoyan Shen, Jihui Wang, Biao Xie, Di Wang","doi":"10.3390/antiox14060735","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox14060735","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As two pivotal regulatory factors in cancer biology, oxidative stress and inflammation interact dynamically through complex network mechanisms to influence tumor initiation, progression, and treatment resistance. Oxidative stress induces genomic instability, oncogenic signaling activation, and tumor microenvironment (TME) remodeling via the abnormal accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) or reactive nitrogen species (RNS). Conversely, inflammation sustains malignant phenotypes by releasing pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines and promoting immune cell infiltration. These processes create a vicious cycle via positive feedback loops whereby oxidative stress initiates inflammatory signaling, while the inflammatory milieu further amplifies ROS/RNS production, collectively promoting proliferation, migration, angiogenesis, drug resistance, and immune evasion in tumor cells. Moreover, their crosstalk modulates DNA damage repair, metabolic reprogramming, and drug efflux pump activity, significantly impacting the sensitivity of cancer cells to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapies. This review systematically discusses these advances and the molecular mechanisms underlying the interplay between oxidative stress and inflammation in cancer biology. It also explores their potential as diagnostic biomarkers and prognostic indicators and highlights novel therapeutic strategies targeting the oxidative stress-inflammation axis. The goal is to provide a theoretical framework and translational roadmap for developing synergistic anti-tumor therapies.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"14 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12189506/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144493741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of Bioactive Properties of Ultrasound-Assisted Extracts from Prokupac Grape Skins for Functional Foods.","authors":"Edina Avdović, Dušan Dimić, Đura Nakarada, Dušica Simijonović, Sandra Jovičić Milić, Katarina Marković, Mirjana Grujović, Marko Antonijević, Andrija Ćirić, Dejan Milenković, Zoran Marković","doi":"10.3390/antiox14060733","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox14060733","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The phenolic compounds present in wine industry by-products are a valuable source of biologically active ingredients that could be used in the development of functional foods. This manuscript investigates the potential of ultrasound-assisted extracts from Prokupac grape skins-a wine industry by-product-as functional food ingredients. Four extracts were prepared using different solvents and evaluated for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Antioxidant activity was assessed through DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP assays, as well as EPR spectroscopy. Phenolic composition was determined via HPLC analysis, and anti-inflammatory potential was evaluated using a lipoxygenase inhibition assay. Results indicated that the extracts PSE3 (ethyl acetate) and PSE0 (direct extraction with 50% ethanol) exhibited superior antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, which can be attributed to their high polyphenolic content. Additionally, the extracts demonstrated antimicrobial effects against the tested microorganisms. These findings suggest that Prokupac grape skin extracts, particularly PSE3 and PSE0, could be valuable additions to functional foods, offering health benefits through their bioactive properties.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"14 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12189111/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144493671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Restoring Glutathione Homeostasis in Glycation-Related Eye Diseases: Mechanistic Insights and Therapeutic Interventions Beyond VEGF Inhibition.","authors":"Yong Chool Boo","doi":"10.3390/antiox14060731","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox14060731","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) and oxidative stress are recognized as central contributors to the pathogenesis of age-related or diabetic cataracts, diabetic retinopathy (DR), and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). These glycation-related diseases are characterized by impaired redox balance and decreased glutathione (GSH) levels. This review aims to examine the mechanistic links between AGEs and GSH depletion across ocular tissues by integrating in vitro, ex vivo, in vivo, and clinical studies relevant to this topic. The multiple levels of evidence highlight GSH homeostasis as both a biomarker and therapeutic target in glycation-related ocular disorders. Therapeutic strategies aimed at restoring GSH homeostasis under glycation stress are categorized into four mechanistic domains: (I) promoting GSH supply and synthesis, (II) enhancing GSH recycling, (III) mitigating glycation stress, and (IV) reducing oxidative and nitrosative stress. Most of these strategies have been explored via different approaches, and experimental findings with various interventions have shown promise in restoring GSH balance and mitigating AGE-induced damage. A pathological link between GSH depletion and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) overexpression is observed in DR and wet AMD. GSH-centered interventions act upstream to modulate redox homeostasis while anti-VEGF therapies target downstream angiogenesis. This study supports the rationale for a dual-targeting strategy that combines redox-based interventions with VEGF inhibition in glycation-related ocular diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"14 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12189886/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144493773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"<i>Lactobacillus fermentum</i> ZC529 Protects Intestinal Epithelial Barrier Integrity by Activating the Keap1-Nrf2 Signaling Pathway and Inhibiting the NF-κB Signaling Pathway.","authors":"Zian Yuan, Lang Huang, Zhenguo Hu, Junhao Deng, Yehui Duan, Qian Jiang, Bi'e Tan, Xiaokang Ma, Chen Zhang, Xiongzhuo Tang","doi":"10.3390/antiox14060732","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox14060732","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The probiotic bacteria <i>Lactobacillus fermentum</i> ZC529 (<i>L.f</i> ZC529) has been identified from the colon of the Diannan small-ear (DSE) pig, but its intestinal protective function still lacks investigation. Here, we established a dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced intestinal oxidative stress model in both <i>Drosophila</i> and porcine small intestinal epithelial (IPEC-J2) cell lines to explore the anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of <i>L.f</i> ZC529. The data showed that the intestinal colonization of <i>L.f</i> ZC529 counteracted DSS-induced intestinal oxidative stress and excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation by activation of the CncC pathway, a homology of the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) in mammalian systems. Moreover, <i>L.f</i> ZC529 supplementation prevented flies from DSS-induced intestinal barrier damage, inflammation, abnormal excretory function, and shortened lifespan. Finally, <i>L.f</i> ZC529 also attenuated DSS-induced intestinal injury in the IPEC-J2 cell line by activating the Keap1-Nrf2 signaling and inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathways. Together, this study unraveled the profound intestinal protective function of <i>L.f</i> ZC529 and provides its potential application as a new antioxidant in improving animal intestinal health as well as in developing a new probiotic in the food industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"14 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12189399/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144493648","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pathways to the Brain: Impact of Fine Particulate Matter Components on the Central Nervous System.","authors":"Yasuhiro Ishihara, Miki Tanaka, Naoyuki Nezu, Nami Ishihara, Ami Oguro, Christoph F A Vogel","doi":"10.3390/antiox14060730","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox14060730","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fine particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter ≤ 2.5 µm (PM_2.5) has been extensively studied due to its adverse health effects. Most research has focused on its impact on the respiratory system; however, increasing attention is being directed toward its effects on the brain. Associations between air pollution and neurological disorders-such as Alzheimer's disease, cerebral infarction, and autism spectrum disorder-have been reported, with mechanism-based studies in animal models providing further insights. PM_2.5 comprises a complex mixture of thousands of chemical constituents. To elucidate its neurotoxicity mechanisms, it is essential to investigate both its transport pathways to the brain and the specific actions of its individual components. This review highlights key PM_2.5 components-water-soluble ions, metals, carbonaceous particles, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, quinones, plastics, and bioaerosols-and outlines their potential routes of entry into the central nervous system, along with their associated mechanisms of action. By integrating these findings, this review contributes to a deeper understanding of the neurological effects mediated by PM_2.5, which represent one of the most critical aspects of its health impact.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"14 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12189059/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144493745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Critical Evaluation and Validation of a High-Throughput Microplate-Based Cupric Reducing Antioxidant Capacity Method for the Analysis of Fish Feed Ingredients.","authors":"Aleksander Arnø, Viviana Sarmiento, Odd Elvebø, Pedro Araujo","doi":"10.3390/antiox14060728","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox14060728","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The cupric ion reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC) assay, originally developed to measure the antioxidant capacity of nutritional products spectrophotometrically, utilized water as the solvent for Trolox. Due to the limited solubility of Trolox in aqueous solutions, the optimization of the solvent system was investigated to enhance analytical performance. Solvent combinations consisting of methanol, ethanol, and water were evaluated to identify the mixture that ensures complete dissolution and maximum absorbance signal, using a ternary plot diagram and mathematical modeling. A methanol/water ratio of 0.64:0.36 was identified as the optimal solvent composition. Under these conditions, the CUPRAC assay demonstrated a linear range of 0-50 μM, a limit of detection of 0.91 μM, and a limit of quantification of 2.75 μM. Precision, expressed as the coefficient of variation, was below 5%, and accuracy-defined as the deviation between nominal and back-calculated concentrations-remained within ±7.0%, in accordance with the variation range recommended by the International Committee on Harmonization. The estimated molar absorption coefficient at the optimized solvent ratio (ε_Trolox = 2.62 × 10⁴ L mol^-1 cm^-1) was applied to determine the antioxidant capacity of fish commercial feed ingredients containing a mixture of rosemary and olive extracts.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"14 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12190020/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144493615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Topically Applied Molecular Hydrogen Normalizes Skin Parameters Associated with Oxidative Stress: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Natalia Debkowska, Marek Niczyporuk, Arkadiusz Surazynski, Katarzyna Wolosik","doi":"10.3390/antiox14060729","DOIUrl":"10.3390/antiox14060729","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Topical application of molecular hydrogen (H₂) has recently emerged as a promising strategy to counteract oxidative stress-related skin damage. This pilot clinical study aimed to assess the efficacy of hydrogen-rich water treatments in improving objective skin parameters in healthy adults. The hypothesis was that H₂, through its selective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, would reduce oxidative stress, modulate inflammatory pathways, and enhance skin barrier integrity, leading to measurable improvements in skin appearance. Fifteen participants received topical treatments with hydrogen-rich water for four weeks. Skin parameters, including porphyrin levels, pigmentation irregularities, pore size, wrinkle severity, and biological skin age, were quantitatively assessed before and one week post-treatment. A statistically significant reduction in pore visibility was observed, particularly in younger participants. Although porphyrin levels showed a trend toward reduction, this change was not statistically significant. Improvements were also noted in pigmentation, wrinkle severity, and estimated biological skin age. The treatment was well tolerated, with no adverse effects reported. Despite promising outcomes, this study was limited by the absence of a control group and a relatively short follow-up period. Further controlled studies with larger sample sizes and molecular biomarker analyses are needed to confirm these effects and elucidate the underlying mechanisms. This study addresses a gap in the literature regarding standardized, clinical evaluation of topical H₂ application and highlights its potential for utilization in cosmetic and preventive dermatology.</p>","PeriodicalId":7984,"journal":{"name":"Antioxidants","volume":"14 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12189295/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144493683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}