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Mechanistic Comparison Summary

Primary target TGF-β1-Smad2/3 (fibroblast) SNARE complex / SNAP-25 (presynaptic) Cellular compartment Dermal fibroblast, keratinocyte Motor nerve terminal, NMJ Key output Collagen I/III synthesis, MMP-1 regulation, Nrf2 ACh vesicle release reduction, MEPP freq

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  • Primary target
  • TGF-β1-Smad2/3 (fibroblast)
  • SNARE complex / SNAP-25 (presynaptic)
  • Cellular compartment
  • Dermal fibroblast, keratinocyte
  • Motor nerve terminal, NMJ
  • Key output
  • Collagen I/III synthesis, MMP-1 regulation, Nrf2
  • ACh vesicle release reduction, MEPP frequency
  • Skin ageing mechanism addressed
  • Structural matrix depletion, oxidative damage
  • Mechanical expression line formation
  • In vitro model
  • Primary HDF, TEWL, Sircol, PIP ELISA
  • SNARE FRET, hemidiaphragm electrophysiology
  • Key control
  • SB431542 (ALK5/Smad2/3); ML385 (Nrf2)
  • Botulinum toxin A (positive control); BoNT/A-null
  • Research paradigm
  • Regenerative / repair
  • Inhibitory / relaxation
  • Combination value
  • Additive — addresses complementary mechanisms simultaneously
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