Polynucleotide (PN)

G_PN
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What does this word mean?

A DNA polymer with longer fragments than PDRN that plays a dominant role in extracellular matrix remodelling and is the common abbreviation in injectable aesthetics.

High confusion risk

PN and PDRN are structurally similar but functionally different.

Expanded note

PN and PDRN are structurally similar but functionally different. PN remodels the extracellular matrix while PDRN activates adenosine receptors and supports nucleotide synthesis, and the two also differ in molecular weight spectrum and regulatory route. PN should never be read as PDRN.

A real example from our data

Not a generic example.

Korean Rejuran series products are commonly categorised as PN or Polynucleotide products.

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