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Pol J Cosmetol 2014, 17(1): 14-21pl  Hyaluronic acid, a remedy or just a mere beauty equalizer?Beata J. Stanisz 1/, Katarzyna Regulska 2/, Bartłomiej Niżnik 3/, Miłosz Regulski 4/, Anna Wzgarda 1/ 1/ Katedra i Zakład Chemii Farmaceutycznej Uniwersytetu Medycznego im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu 2/ Wielkopolskie Centrum Onkologii im. M. Skłodowskiej-Curie w Poznaniu 3/ Słuchacz Podyplomowego Niestacjonarnego Studium Metodologii Badań Naukowych przy Katedrze i Zakładzie Chemii Farmaceutycznej Uniwersytetu Medycznego im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu 4/ Katedra i Zakład Toksykologii Uniwersytetu Medycznego im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu Summary Hyaluronic acid, being a hydrophilic substance, is commonly associated as a wrinkles filler as well as a moisturizer in cosmetics intended for dry and ageing skin. This naturally occurring biopolymer is also applicable in pharmacy and medicine. Hyaluronian is a major constituent of extracellular matrix of many tissues. It stimulates the process of angiogenesis and wound healing by the participation in cell proliferation, differentiation and migration. It is also involved in inflammation, embryogenesis, chondrogenesis, immune response and the progression of neoplastic diseases. The most recent scientific studies indicate its possible application in cosmetic and pharmaceutical nanotechnology particularly as a carrier of medicinal substances, such as doxorubicin which is used in cancer treatment. Key words: hyaluronic acid, biological activity (cosmetic and therapeutic), wrinkles filler |