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ReviewBiomolecules & biomedicine2024

Hidden benefits of snail mucus: A natural skincare marvel.

Asbar Banu Bazeer, Prithiviraj Nagarajan, Ekambaram Gayathiri

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Review in Biomolecules & biomedicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. LiposomalInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Asbar Banu BazeerDepartment of Medical Biotechnology, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Kirumampakkam, Puducherry, India.
Prithiviraj NagarajanDepartment of Medical Biotechnology, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Kirumampakkam, Puducherry, India.
Ekambaram GayathiriDepartment of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Chennai, India.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Dear Editor, From a scientific perspective, snail mucus, or snail secretion filtrate (SSF), has emerged as a significant discovery in dermatology and regenerative medicine. Several studies on mucus composition have illuminated its features in recent years, yet much remains unexplored. High-quality snail mucus contains adequate levels of active substances (e.g., allantoin, glycolic acid, proteins, glycosaminoglycans, and polyphenols). It comprises a complex mixture of proteins, enzymes, peptides, and trace minerals produced both externally and internally, which improves skin hydration, flexibility, and smoothness. This makes it an ideal ingredient for anti-aging creams, moisturizers, and serums. The beauty and pharmaceutical industries popularize commercial SSF products due to their natural composition and scientifically proven performance as a promising dermatological treatment. These products offer synergistic therapeutic effects, including cell signaling, tissue growth, tissue repair, wound healing, hydration, anti-aging properties, and exfoliation. Read more in the PDF.

Indexed as

MucusSkinSkin CareSnailsAnimalsHumansWound Healing

Identifiers

PMID39145612
PMCPMC12452115

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