HYALURONIC ACID Flashcards
clear non odorous compound
;
composed of disaccharide repeats of
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N-Acetyglucoseamine
L
glucuronic acid
O
synthesized in vivo most extensively in: Connective, epithelial, and neural tissues
W
Isolated from the vitreous
body of cow’s eye
S
First commercial use:
W
First medical application
W
SOURCES
E
Derived from animal or human
body
E
high levels in bone broth
E
Can be synthesized using
bacteria by
E
Foods that increase its in vivo production
L
Tofu and edamame:
E
contain phytoestrogens that mimic …
L
determine the effect of estradiol on hyaluronic acid concentration showed that using estradiol increased the concentration of hyaluronic acid
L
Orange contains naringenin which is a ……. that inhibits hyluronidase, which breakdown ……
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PROPERTIES AND MECHANISMS OF ACTIONS BEHIND ITS BENEFITS
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Viscoelasticity
K
Lubrication
O
Antioxidant
L
Anti inflammatory
L
Hygroscopic
K
Protect eye tissues during surgery
I
Knee osteoarthritis
K
Anti-aging
L
wound healing
L
Moisturizing & Anti-aging
L
CLINICALLY APPROVED HEALTH BENEFITS
K
knee osteoarthritis
I
Slow skin aging and reduce its effects
L
Wound healing
I
Relieve eye dryness
L
Hyaluronic
acid is ….. that can absorb and retain
water.
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Topical use or oral intake of hyaluronic acid
supplements can help in
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treat wrinkles and reducing external aging
effects
L
Temporomandibular joint’s synovial fluid replacement
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Viscosupplementation of hyaluronic acid in …
L
Intracordal hyaluronate injection use in ……
;
pregnancy and breastfeeding
B
Common side effects associated with dermal fillers:
H
Severe local acute reaction characterized b
N
is a very rare side effect that is treated with
steroids and hyaluronidase
J
DRUG INTERACTION
B
benzalkonium chloride
H
nonsulfated glycosaminoglycan
Jv
