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Oxidative Stress Protection and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Polyphenolic Fraction from Urtica dioica: In Vitro Study Using Human Skin Cells

Katarzyna Wójcik-Borowska; Weronika Wójciak; Magdalena Żuk; Piotr Luchowski; Agnieszka Skalska-Kamińska; Wiktoria Pacuła; Ireneusz Sowa; Magdalena Wójciak

Molecules · 2025

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Summary

Polyphenols are valuable contributors to skin health, offering potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that help counteract the process of inflammaging. According to the literature, <i>Urtica dioica</i> L. is a rich source of polyphenolic compounds, suggesting its potential for applications in cosmetology and dermatology. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of polyphenol-rich fractions isolated from <i>U. dioica</i> leaves (UdLs) and flowers (UdFs) using human skin cells subjected to oxidative stress and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation, respectively. Extracts were obtained via an accelerated solvent extraction and further purified by a solid-phase extraction to concentrate their polyphenolic content. Their chemical composition was analy

Source type
Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.3390/molecules30122515
Catalogue ID
NRmo3d4gae-0ep
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