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ReviewBiomedicines2025

Targeting Dermal Fibroblast Senescence: From Cellular Plasticity to Anti-Aging Therapies.

Raluca Jipu, Ionela Lacramioara Serban, Ancuta Goriuc, Alexandru Gabriel Jipu, Ionut Luchian, Carmen Amititeloaie, Claudia Cristina Tarniceriu, Ion Hurjui, Oana Maria Butnaru, Loredana Liliana Hurjui

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Review in Biomedicines, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Nutrients · 2026
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  5. AClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026
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  9. Deciphering the Skin Anti-Aging and Hair Growth Promoting Mechanisms ofInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Raluca JipuDepartment of Morpho-Functional Sciences II, Physiology Discipline, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania.ORCID 0009-0002-4143-6575
Ionela Lacramioara SerbanDepartment of Morpho-Functional Sciences II, Physiology Discipline, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania.
Ancuta GoriucDepartment of General and Oral Biochemistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania.
Alexandru Gabriel JipuOral Pathology Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iaşi, Romania.
Ionut LuchianDepartment of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-0017-9672
Carmen AmititeloaieOral Pathology Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iaşi, Romania.
Claudia Cristina TarniceriuDepartment of Morpho-Functional Sciences I, Discipline of Anatomy, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania.
Ion HurjuiBiophysics and Medical Physics Department, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania.
Oana Maria ButnaruDepartment Biophysics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7404-399X
Loredana Liliana HurjuiDepartment of Morpho-Functional Sciences II, Physiology Discipline, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-3803-9405

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Dermal fibroblasts, the primary stromal cells of the dermis, exhibit remarkable plasticity in response to various stimuli, playing crucial roles in tissue homeostasis, wound healing, and ECM production. This study examines the molecular mechanisms underlying fibroblast plasticity, including key signaling pathways, epigenetic regulation, and microRNA-mediated control. The impact of aging on ECM synthesis and remodeling is discussed, and the diminished production of vital components such as collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans are highlighted, alongside enhanced ECM degradation through upregulated matrix metalloproteinase activity and accumulation of advanced glycation end products. The process of cellular senescence in dermal fibroblasts is explored, with its role in skin aging and its effects on tissue homeostasis and repair capacity being highlighted. The senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) is examined for its contribution to chronic inflammation and ECM disruption. This review also presents therapeutic perspectives, focusing on senolytics and geroprotectors as promising strategies to combat the negative effects of fibroblast senescence. Current challenges in translating preclinical findings to human therapies are addressed, along with future directions for research in this field. This comprehensive review explores the complex interplay between dermal fibroblast plasticity, cellular senescence, and extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling in the context of skin aging. In conclusion, understanding the complex interplay between dermal fibroblast plasticity, cellular senescence, and extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling is essential for developing effective anti-aging interventions, which highlights the need for further research into senolytic and geroprotective therapies to enhance skin health and longevity. This approach has shown promising results in preclinical studies, demonstrating improved skin elasticity and reduced signs of aging.

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cellular senescencedermal fibroblastsgeroprotectorssenolyticsskin aging

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PMCPMC12383820

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