Magnesium
ChemicalSubstanceA core cofactor for energy and repair pathways; serum levels mask depletion because magnesium is tightly held in cells and bone, not blood.
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Malonyl coenzyme A
BioChemEntityA glucose‑derived metabolite that inhibits CPT‑1, suppressing fatty‑acid oxidation and diverting lipids toward storage when carbohydrate supply is high.
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Mast cell
AnatomicalStructureDermal sentinel immune cells that detect allergens, proteases, and neuropeptides and release waves of mediators that shape inflammation, itch, and barrier dysfunction.
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Matrix metalloproteinase
ProteinMatrix metalloproteinases are zinc‑dependent enzymes that break down extracellular matrix; when chronically upregulated they drive dermal collagen, elastin, and basement‑membrane loss.
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Melanocyte
AnatomicalStructureDendritic pigment-producing cells of the basal epidermis, responsible for melanin synthesis and UV photoprotection
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Mesotherapy
MedicalTherapyA minimally invasive intradermal technique delivering vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants, and non‑cross‑linked hyaluronic acid into the superficial dermis to support skin biorevitalisation.
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Metabolic adaptation
BiologicalProcessMetabolic adaptation is the physiological reduction in resting energy expenditure that exceeds what would be predicted from changes in body weight and composition alone during caloric restriction.
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Metabolic chronodisruption
BiologicalProcessThe process by which metabolic inflexibility depletes cellular NAD⁺, stalling SIRT1 deacetylase activity and progressively dampening the molecular circadian clock.
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Microbiome-targeted skincare
MedicalTherapySkincare designed to shape the skin’s microbial ecology, supporting commensals and innate immunity through prebiotics, postbiotics, and microbiome‑friendly formulations.
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Microneedling
MedicalTherapyA minimally invasive skin treatment using fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries that trigger the body's wound healing cascade, stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis.
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Mitochondria
AnatomicalStructureMitochondria are the energy‑producing organelles in virtually all skin cells; their integrity strongly influences ageing, barrier function, pigmentation.
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Monounsaturated fatty acids
ChemicalSubstanceA class of fatty acids characterised by a single double bond in the carbon chain, placing them structurally and functionally between saturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
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Muscular system
AnatomicalSystemThe body's network of contractile tissue responsible for movement, posture, and structural support.