General Catagory Information : Transform Line (TGF Beta-1)
The Jan Marini Skin Research Transformation Line is a remarkable breakthrough that features a type of cytokine technology focusing specifically on TGF Beta-1 (transforming growth factor). Cytokines, among other actions, act as intercellular mediators that signal certain cellular interplays necessary for maintaining young appearing healthy skin.
Researchers became intrigued with transforming growth factors when it was discovered that life saving surgery performed in utero on fetuses during the first five months after conception left absolutely no scars. Apparently, after five months gestation, the body seals wounds up more rapidly, but in a more haphazard manner, producing a visible and often extremely unsightly mark. Injecting non-fetal wounds with solutions containing the correct balance of growth factors has been shown to produce scar free results. Unfortunately, at this time, the quantity and cost makes its use in this manner almost impossible.
However, further research has uncovered tremendous value for TGF Beta-1 in its ability to signal certain actions causing enhanced skin functioning when applied topically. Even more exciting, studies at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Cornell Medical College and Jefferson Medical College have shown that TGF Beta-1 stimulates significant collagen and elastin production, as well as giving supplemental support to healing factors enabling wounds to heal markedly faster. Anti-inflammatory factors also appear to be beneficially effected.
One distinguished medical researcher has referred, in interviews, to TGF Beta-1 as being essential for the normal production of collagen and elastin. He also believes that TGF Beta-1 may be the answer to keeping the skin young indefinitely. Collective scientific opinion views TGF Beta-1 as a major tool in helping to reverse the visible signs of aging.
