Allantoin is a widely recognized skin conditioning agent that supports healthy skin and stimulates new tissue growth. It exhibits anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties, and has been observed to attenuate apoptosis and cytotoxicity, enhancing the viability of STZ-induced β-cells in a dose-dependent manner. Additionally, allantoin decreases caspase-3 levels, boosts phosphorylated B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) expression, and activates imidazoline 3 (I3) receptors.
- Skin conditioning agent
- Promotes healthy skin and new tissue growth
- Exhibits anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activities
- Attenuates apoptosis and cytotoxicity
- Increases viability of STZ-induced β-cells
- Activates imidazoline 3 (I3) receptors