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The Molecular Exposome of Visible Age Reversal: From Organ-Skin Axes to Regenerative Aesthetics.

Yamada H.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026

Abstract

Cosmetic dermatology has largely focused on topical applications targeting the stratum corneum. However, emerging evidence suggests that visible aging is a systemic readout of internal "organ clocks" and molecular dysregulation across the epidermis and dermis. This review proposes an "inside-out strategy" that seeks to re-conceptualize aesthetic vitality as a measurable indicator of systemic physiological resilience. The author describes theoretically proposed organ-skin axes, including the role of molecular signaling of kidney-derived klotho (KL1 fragment) via FGFR1-α-klotho complexes and muscle-derived irisin through the AMPK/PGC-1-α pathway in modulating skin homeostasis. Drawing on recent breakthroughs in non-human primate models (2023-2025), this synthesis explores the potential of systemic interventions-including nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) precursors (sirtuin 1 SIRT1 activators), senolytics(definition) (targeting BCL-2/p16), and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists-as candidates to potentially synchronize these internal clocks. Furthermore, the review identifies direct regenerative interventions, such as retinoids (RAR/RXR signaling), chemical peels (HIF-1-α induction), exosomes (miR-21/29 delivery), and poly-L-lactic acid PLLA (mechanotransduction via YAP/TAZ), positioning them as potential physical and chemical epigenetic modulators that may support the restoration of cellular transcriptional fidelity. This article proposes a new paradigm for regenerative aesthetics that focuses on restoring the youthful phenotype by optimizing systemic molecular crosstalk and epigenetic transcriptional fidelity.

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10.3390/molecules31071147
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H., Y. (2026). The Molecular Exposome of Visible Age Reversal: From Organ-Skin Axes to Regenerative Aesthetics. <em>Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)</em>. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules31071147
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H. Y. The Molecular Exposome of Visible Age Reversal: From Organ-Skin Axes to Regenerative Aesthetics. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland). 2026. doi:10.3390/molecules31071147.
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@article{yamada2026TheMol, title = {The Molecular Exposome of Visible Age Reversal: From Organ-Skin Axes to Regenerative Aesthetics.}, author = {Yamada H.}, journal = {Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)}, year = {2026}, doi = {10.3390/molecules31071147}, }

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