Hyaluronic acid synthesis is the cellular process of manufacturing hyaluronic acid (HA), a high molecular weight glycosaminoglycan, which is a key component of the extracellular matrix in connective, epithelial, and neural tissues. HA is critically important for tissue hydration, viscoelasticity, joint lubrication, and cellular signaling due to its exceptional capacity to bind and retain water molecules. The synthesis is carried out by enzymes known as hyaluronan synthases (HAS1, HAS2, HAS3).
Origin
This term is a scientific composite describing the creation (“Synthesis”) of the specific molecule “Hyaluronic Acid,” which derives its name from the Greek hyalos (glassy, vitreous) and uronic acid. In the skin, its production is intimately regulated by systemic factors, including endocrine signals.
Mechanism
Fibroblasts and keratinocytes are the primary sites of HA synthesis in the skin, a process that is significantly modulated by the presence of sex hormones. Estrogen, acting via its receptors, has been shown to upregulate the expression and activity of hyaluronan synthases, thereby promoting increased HA production and deposition within the dermal matrix. This hormonal stimulation directly contributes to the maintenance of skin turgor and hydration; consequently, the post-menopausal decline in estrogen leads to a decrease in HA synthesis, which contributes to skin dryness and loss of volume.
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