Bis 102 Lab Report
BIS 102 Dr. Monfared
Elastase and How It’s Giving You Wrinkles
Enzymes encompass our lives by carrying out various processes that have both negative and positive effects on our bodies, and the aging of our skin is no exception. In BIS 102, Dr. Monfared emphasizes the importance of enzymes and its varied functions that make biological processes achievable. As a result, these biological catalysts allow life to take place by reducing the activation energy needed for chemical processes, such as the breakdown of sugars and proteins. While a majority of the catalyzed reactions are beneficial for our wellbeing, others are disadvantageous especially in older age. As individuals progressively age, enzymes do more than just carry out necessary reactions; they also start to degrade various regions of our body, one …show more content…
As the enzyme continually degrades elastin, one simple solution is to increase the amount of the protein to catch up with its breakdown. This solution can be achieved through the topical application of tropoelastin. Tropoelastin is an immature form of elastin that is penetrated into the dermis and matured over time. (3) With the addition of more elastin, the skin is able to revert its indentations back into its resilient state. However, the continual application of elastin is inefficient. Thus, a better alternative is the introduction of inhibitors of elastase. Similarly to tropoelastin, the inhibitors can also be applied topically through doxycycline hyclate. (3) The inhibitors in doxycycline hyclate prevent elastase from functioning properly, thus elastin degradation is dramatically reduced and the development of wrinkles is delayed. Ultimately, there are many solutions to reduce the effects of elastase, however, the complete resolution of our degrading elastin is difficult to
Elastase and How It’s Giving You Wrinkles
Enzymes encompass our lives by carrying out various processes that have both negative and positive effects on our bodies, and the aging of our skin is no exception. In BIS 102, Dr. Monfared emphasizes the importance of enzymes and its varied functions that make biological processes achievable. As a result, these biological catalysts allow life to take place by reducing the activation energy needed for chemical processes, such as the breakdown of sugars and proteins. While a majority of the catalyzed reactions are beneficial for our wellbeing, others are disadvantageous especially in older age. As individuals progressively age, enzymes do more than just carry out necessary reactions; they also start to degrade various regions of our body, one …show more content…
As the enzyme continually degrades elastin, one simple solution is to increase the amount of the protein to catch up with its breakdown. This solution can be achieved through the topical application of tropoelastin. Tropoelastin is an immature form of elastin that is penetrated into the dermis and matured over time. (3) With the addition of more elastin, the skin is able to revert its indentations back into its resilient state. However, the continual application of elastin is inefficient. Thus, a better alternative is the introduction of inhibitors of elastase. Similarly to tropoelastin, the inhibitors can also be applied topically through doxycycline hyclate. (3) The inhibitors in doxycycline hyclate prevent elastase from functioning properly, thus elastin degradation is dramatically reduced and the development of wrinkles is delayed. Ultimately, there are many solutions to reduce the effects of elastase, however, the complete resolution of our degrading elastin is difficult to