Wawrzyniak Dariusz, Rolle Katarzyna, Barciszewski Jan
Zakład Neuroonkologii Molekularnej, Instytut Chemii Bioorganicznej Polskiej Akademii Nauk w Poznaniu.
Postepy Biochem. 2023 Mar 29;69(1):47-53. doi: 10.18388/pb.2021_482. Print 2023 Mar 31.
The skin aging process is affected by multiple different factors (including sun exposure, smoking, poor diet) and reactive oxygen species (ROS). Under their influence, the skin becomes weaker, mainly elastin and collagen fibers are damaged. The amount of lipids is also reduced, leading to the death of the skin cells. The presence of free radicals also blocks the natural ability of the epidermis to regenerate. Each of these factors determines the acceleration of the signs of aging. To some extent, our body is able to deal with the free radicals by producing antioxidants. Regular supplementation is also a beneficial solution. Lycopene is a red pigment naturally found in tomatoes and is a known antioxidant. Among the carotenoids, it is the strongest singlet oxygen quencher and scavenger of peroxygen radicals, making it an important defense mechanism in the human body. The aim of this paper is to present the biological properties of lycopene in relation to its beneficial effect on the aging process of the skin.
皮肤衰老过程受多种不同因素（包括阳光照射、吸烟、不良饮食）及活性氧（ROS）影响。在这些因素的作用下，皮肤变得更脆弱，主要是弹性蛋白和胶原纤维受损。脂质含量也会降低，导致皮肤细胞死亡。自由基的存在还会阻碍表皮的自然再生能力。这些因素中的每一个都决定了衰老迹象的加速。在一定程度上，我们的身体能够通过产生抗氧化剂来应对自由基。定期补充也是一种有益的解决办法。番茄红素是一种天然存在于番茄中的红色色素，是一种已知的抗氧化剂。在类胡萝卜素中，它是最强的单线态氧猝灭剂和过氧自由基清除剂，使其成为人体重要的防御机制。本文旨在阐述番茄红素的生物学特性及其对皮肤衰老过程的有益作用。
