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Mu X, Ono M, Nguyen HTT, Wang Z, Zhao K, Komori T, Yonezawa T, Kuboki T, Oohashi T. Exploring the Regulators of Keratinization: Role of BMP-2 in Oral Mucosa. Cells 2024; 13:807. [PMID: 38786031 PMCID: PMC11119837 DOI: 10.3390/cells13100807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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The oral mucosa functions as a physico-chemical and immune barrier to external stimuli, and an adequate width of the keratinized mucosa around the teeth or implants is crucial to maintaining them in a healthy and stable condition. In this study, for the first time, bulk RNA-seq analysis was performed to explore the gene expression of laser microdissected epithelium and lamina propria from mice, aiming to investigate the differences between keratinized and non-keratinized oral mucosa. Based on the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and Gene Ontology (GO) Enrichment Analysis, bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) was identified to be a potential regulator of oral mucosal keratinization. Monoculture and epithelial-mesenchymal cell co-culture models in the air-liquid interface (ALI) indicated that BMP-2 has direct and positive effects on epithelial keratinization and proliferation. We further performed bulk RNA-seq of the ALI monoculture stimulated with BMP-2 in an attempt to identify the downstream factors promoting epithelial keratinization and proliferation. Analysis of the DEGs identified, among others, IGF2, ID1, LTBP1, LOX, SERPINE1, IL24, and MMP1 as key factors. In summary, these results revealed the involvement of a well-known growth factor responsible for bone development, BMP-2, in the mechanism of oral mucosal keratinization and proliferation, and pointed out the possible downstream genes involved in this mechanism.
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- Xindi Mu
- Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (X.M.); (H.T.T.N.); (Z.W.); (K.Z.); (T.Y.); (T.O.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (X.M.); (H.T.T.N.); (Z.W.); (K.Z.); (T.Y.); (T.O.)
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Implantology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama 700-8558, Japan;
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (X.M.); (H.T.T.N.); (Z.W.); (K.Z.); (T.Y.); (T.O.)
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama 700-8525, Japan;
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (X.M.); (H.T.T.N.); (Z.W.); (K.Z.); (T.Y.); (T.O.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (X.M.); (H.T.T.N.); (Z.W.); (K.Z.); (T.Y.); (T.O.)
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama 700-8525, Japan;
- Skeletal Biology Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (X.M.); (H.T.T.N.); (Z.W.); (K.Z.); (T.Y.); (T.O.)
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Implantology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama 700-8558, Japan;
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama 700-8525, Japan;
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (X.M.); (H.T.T.N.); (Z.W.); (K.Z.); (T.Y.); (T.O.)
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Choudhary V, Choudhary M, Bollag WB. Exploring Skin Wound Healing Models and the Impact of Natural Lipids on the Healing Process. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3790. [PMID: 38612601 PMCID: PMC11011291 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Cutaneous wound healing is a complex biological process involving a series of well-coordinated events aimed at restoring skin integrity and function. Various experimental models have been developed to study the mechanisms underlying skin wound repair and to evaluate potential therapeutic interventions. This review explores the diverse array of skin wound healing models utilized in research, ranging from rodent excisional wounds to advanced tissue engineering constructs and microfluidic platforms. More importantly, the influence of lipids on the wound healing process is examined, emphasizing their role in enhancing barrier function restoration, modulating inflammation, promoting cell proliferation, and promoting remodeling. Lipids, such as phospholipids, sphingolipids, and ceramides, play crucial roles in membrane structure, cell signaling, and tissue repair. Understanding the interplay between lipids and the wound microenvironment provides valuable insights into the development of novel therapeutic strategies for promoting efficient wound healing and tissue regeneration. This review highlights the significance of investigating skin wound healing models and elucidating the intricate involvement of lipids in the healing process, offering potential avenues for improving clinical outcomes in wound management.
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- Vivek Choudhary
- Department of Physiology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA; (V.C.)
- Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA 30904, USA
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- Department of Physiology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA; (V.C.)
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- Department of Physiology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA; (V.C.)
- Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA 30904, USA
- Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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Merecz-Sadowska A, Sitarek P, Zajdel K, Kucharska E, Kowalczyk T, Zajdel R. The Modulatory Influence of Plant-Derived Compounds on Human Keratinocyte Function. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:12488. [PMID: 34830374 PMCID: PMC8618348 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222212488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The plant kingdom is a rich source of secondary metabolites with numerous properties, including the potential to modify keratinocyte biology. Keratinocytes are important epithelial cells that play a protective role against various chemical, physical and biological stimuli, and participate in reactive oxygen scavenging and inflammation and wound healing processes. The epidermal cell response may be modulated by phytochemicals via changes in signal transduction pathways. Plant extracts and single secondary compounds can possess a high antioxidant capacity and may suppress reactive oxygen species release, inhibit pro-apoptotic proteins and apoptosis and activate antioxidant enzymes in keratinocytes. Moreover, selected plant extracts and single compounds also exhibit anti-inflammatory properties and exposure may result in limited production of adhesion molecules, pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines in keratinocytes. In addition, plant extracts and single compounds may promote keratinocyte motility and proliferation via the regulation of growth factor production and enhance wound healing. While such plant compounds may modulate keratinocyte functions, further in vitro and in vivo studies are needed on their mechanisms of action, and more specific toxicity and clinical studies are needed to ensure their effectiveness and safety for use on human skin.
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- Anna Merecz-Sadowska
- Department of Computer Science in Economics, University of Lodz, 90-214 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of Biology and Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Lodz, 90-151 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of Medical Informatics and Statistics, Medical University of Lodz, 90-645 Lodz, Poland;
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- Chair of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Social Work at the Faculty of Pedagogy, Ignatianum Academy in Cracow, 31-501 Cracow, Poland;
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, University of Lodz, 90-237 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of Computer Science in Economics, University of Lodz, 90-214 Lodz, Poland;
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Organoid culture to study epithelial cell differentiation and barrier formation in the colon: bridging the gap between monolayer cell culture and human subject research. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2021; 57:174-190. [PMID: 33403624 DOI: 10.1007/s11626-020-00534-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Organoid culture provides a powerful technology that can bridge the gap between monolayer cell culture on the one hand and whole animal or human subject research on the other. Tissues from many different organs from multiple species, including human, have already been successfully adapted to organoid growth. While optimal culture conditions have not yet been established for all tissue types, it seems that most tissues will, ultimately, be amenable to this type of culture. The colon is one of the tissues in which organoid culture was first established as a technology and which has been most successfully employed. The ready availability of histologically normal tissue as well as both premalignant and malignant tissue (often from the same individual) makes this possible. While individual tumors are highly variable relative to one another in organoid culture, a high degree of genotypic consistency exists between the tumor tissue and the histologically normal counterpart from a given source. Further, source material and tumor tissue in organoid culture demonstrate a high degree of genotypic consistency. Even after 6-9 mo in continuous culture, drift in the mutational profile has been shown to be minimal. Colon tissue maintained in organoid culture, thus, provides a good surrogate for the tissue of origin-a surrogate, however, that is as amenable to intervention with molecular, pharmacological, and immunological approaches as are more-traditionally studied cell lines.
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Rittié L, Farr EA, Orringer JS, Voorhees JJ, Fisher GJ. Reduced cell cohesiveness of outgrowths from eccrine sweat glands delays wound closure in elderly skin. Aging Cell 2016; 15:842-52. [PMID: 27184009 PMCID: PMC5013029 DOI: 10.1111/acel.12493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Human skin heals more slowly in aged vs. young adults, but the mechanism for this delay is unclear. In humans, eccrine sweat glands (ESGs) and hair follicles underlying wounds generate cohesive keratinocyte outgrowths that expand to form the new epidermis. Here, we compared the re‐epithelialization of partial‐thickness wounds created on the forearm of healthy young (< 40 yo) and aged (> 70 yo) adults. Our results confirm that the outgrowth of cells from ESGs is a major feature of repair in young skin. Strikingly, in aged skin, although ESG density is unaltered, less than 50% of the ESGs generate epithelial outgrowths during repair (vs. 100% in young). Surprisingly, aging does not alter the wound‐induced proliferation response in hair follicles or ESGs. Instead, there is an overall reduced cohesiveness of keratinocytes in aged skin. Reduced cell–cell cohesiveness was most obvious in ESG‐derived outgrowths that, when present, were surrounded by unconnected cells in the scab overlaying aged wounds. Reduced cell–cell contact persisted during the repair process, with increased intercellular spacing and reduced number of desmosomes. Together, reduced outgrowths of ESG (i) reduce the initial number of cells participating in epidermal repair, (ii) delay wound closure, and (iii) lead to a thinner repaired epidermis in aged vs. young skin. Failure to form cohesive ESG outgrowths may reflect impaired interactions of keratinocytes with the damaged ECM in aged skin. Our findings provide a framework to better understand the mediators of delayed re‐epithelialization in aging and further support the importance of ESGs for the repair of human wounds.
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- Laure Rittié
- Department of Dermatology University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor MI USA
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- Department of Dermatology University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor MI USA
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- Department of Dermatology University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor MI USA
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- Department of Dermatology University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor MI USA
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- Department of Dermatology University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor MI USA
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Pellegrini G, Rasperini G, Pagni G, Giannobile WV, Milani S, Musto F, Dellavia C. Local wound healing biomarkers for real-time assessment of periodontal regeneration: pilot study. J Periodontal Res 2016; 52:388-396. [DOI: 10.1111/jre.12403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/19/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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- G. Pellegrini
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences; Università degli Studi di Milano; Milan Italy
- Research Center for Oral Implantology (CRIO); IRCCS, Galeazzi Orthopaedic Institute; Milan Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences; Università degli Studi di Milano; Milan Italy
- Foundation IRCCS Ca’, Granda Ospedale, Maggiore Policlinico; Milan Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences; Università degli Studi di Milano; Milan Italy
- Foundation IRCCS Ca’, Granda Ospedale, Maggiore Policlinico; Milan Italy
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine; University of Michigan School of Dentistry; Ann Arbor MI USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering; College of Engineering; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor MI USA
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- Laboratory G.A. Maccacaro; Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health; Università degli Studi di Milano; Milan Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences; Università degli Studi di Milano; Milan Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences; Università degli Studi di Milano; Milan Italy
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Gillbro JM, Merinville E, Cattley K, Al-Bader T, Hagforsen E, Nilsson M, Mavon A. In vivo topical application of acetyl aspartic acid increases fibrillin-1 and collagen IV deposition leading to a significant improvement of skin firmness. Int J Cosmet Sci 2016; 37 Suppl 1:41-6. [PMID: 26132508 DOI: 10.1111/ics.12250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2015] [Accepted: 06/17/2015] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Acetyl aspartic acid (A-A-A) was discovered through gene array analysis with corresponding Cmap analysis. We found that A-A-A increased keratinocyte regeneration, inhibited dermal matrix metalloprotease (MMP) expression and relieved fibroblast stiffness through reduction of the fibroblast stiffness marker F-actin. Dermal absorption studies showed successful delivery to both the epidermal and dermal regions, and in-use trial demonstrated that 1% A-A-A was well tolerated. In this study, the aim was to investigate whether A-A-A could stimulate the synthesis of extracellular matrix supporting proteins in vivo and thereby improving the viscoelastic properties of human skin by conducting a dual histological and biophysical clinical study. METHOD Two separate double-blind vehicle-controlled in vivo studies were conducted using a 1% A-A-A containing oil-in-water (o/w) emulsion. In the histological study, 16 female volunteers (>55 years of age) exhibiting photodamaged skin on their forearm were included, investigating the effect of a 12-day treatment of A-A-A on collagen IV (COLIV) and fibrillin-1. In a subsequent pilot study, 0.1% retinol was used for comparison to A-A-A (1%). The biomechanical properties of the skin were assessed in a panel of 16 women (>45 years of age) using the standard Cutometer MPA580 after topical application of the test products for 28 days. The use of multiple suction enabled the assessment of F4, an area parameter specifically representing skin firmness. RESULTS Twelve-day topical application of 1% A-A-A significantly increased COLIV and fibrillin with 13% and 6%, respectively, compared to vehicle. 1% A-A-A and 0.1% retinol were found to significantly reduce F4 after 28 days of treatment by 15.8% and 14.7%, respectively, in the pilot Cutometer study. No significant difference was found between retinol and A-A-A. However, only A-A-A exhibited a significant effect vs. vehicle on skin firmness which indicated the incremental benefit of A-A-A as a skin-firming active ingredient. CONCLUSION In this study, we showed the in vivo efficacy of 1% A-A-A both on a protein level (fibrillin and collagen IV) and on a clinical end point, specifically skin firmness, providing proof that, acetyl aspartic acid has a strong potential as an anti-ageing 'cosmeceutical' ingredient answering the needs of our key consumer base.
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- J M Gillbro
- Oriflame Skin Research Institute, Mäster Samuelsgatan 56, Stockholm, 11121, Sweden
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- Oriflame R&D Ltd, Bray Business Park, Kilruddery, Bray, Co Wicklow, Ireland
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- Oriflame R&D Ltd, Bray Business Park, Kilruddery, Bray, Co Wicklow, Ireland
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- Oriflame Skin Research Institute, Mäster Samuelsgatan 56, Stockholm, 11121, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Dermatology and Venereology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, 751 85, Sweden
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- Oriflame Skin Research Institute, Mäster Samuelsgatan 56, Stockholm, 11121, Sweden
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- Oriflame Skin Research Institute, Mäster Samuelsgatan 56, Stockholm, 11121, Sweden
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Gillbro JM, Lundahl M, Westman M, Baral R, Al-Bader T, Mavon A. Structural activity relationship analysis (SAR) andin vitrotesting reveal the anti-ageing potential activity of acetyl aspartic acid. Int J Cosmet Sci 2015; 37 Suppl 1:15-20. [DOI: 10.1111/ics.12253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2015] [Accepted: 06/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- J. M. Gillbro
- Oriflame Skin Research Institute; Mäster Samuelsgatan 56 Stockholm 11121 Sweden
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- Oriflame Skin Research Institute; Mäster Samuelsgatan 56 Stockholm 11121 Sweden
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- Oriflame Skin Research Institute; Mäster Samuelsgatan 56 Stockholm 11121 Sweden
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- Oriflame Skin Research Institute; Mäster Samuelsgatan 56 Stockholm 11121 Sweden
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- Oriflame Skin Research Institute; Mäster Samuelsgatan 56 Stockholm 11121 Sweden
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- Oriflame Skin Research Institute; Mäster Samuelsgatan 56 Stockholm 11121 Sweden
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Wang ZH. Anti-glycative effects of asiatic acid in human keratinocyte cells. Biomedicine (Taipei) 2014; 4:19. [PMID: 25520932 PMCID: PMC4264986 DOI: 10.7603/s40681-014-0019-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2014] [Accepted: 05/30/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Background: Human skin keratinocyte (HaCaT) cells served to examine effects of asiatic acid (AA) at 1, 2, 4 and 8 μM against advanced glycative endproduct (AGE)-modified bovine serum albumin (BSA) induced glycative stress. Results: AGE-BSA treatment reduced cell viability; and increased reactive oxygen species, nitric oxide, protein carbonyl, interleukin (IL)-1beta and tumor necrosis factor-alpha levels in HaCaT cells. Yet AA pretreatments decreased these oxidative and inflammatory factors, dose-dependently lowering nitric oxide synthase activity and expression. AGE-BSA raised activity and expression of caspase-3 and caspase-8. AA pretreatments at 2-8 μM decreased activity and expression of these two caspases. AGE-BSA declined collagen I expression, but enhanced matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1, MMP-8 and MMP-9 protein expression. AA pretreatments at 2-8 μM maintained collagen I expression, and reduced three MMPs expression. AGE-BSA also up-regulated RAGE (receptor of AGE), p-p38 and p-JNK expression. AA pretreatments at 2-8 μM suppressed RAGE expression, and at 1-8 μM down-regulated p-p38 and p-JNK expression. Conclusion: Asiatic acid, via its anti-glycative activity, could protect skin. Thus, this compound could be developed as an external agent and applied for personalized medicine.
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- Zhi-Hong Wang
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Mezentsev A, Nikolaev A, Bruskin S. Matrix metalloproteinases and their role in psoriasis. Gene 2014; 540:1-10. [PMID: 24518811 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2014.01.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2013] [Revised: 12/20/2013] [Accepted: 01/22/2014] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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This review summarizes the contribution of matrix metalloproteinases to the pathogenesis of psoriasis. In psoriasis, matrix metalloproteinases are involved in the structural changes of the epidermis via the modification of intracellular contacts and the composition of the extracellular matrix, promoting angiogenesis in the dermal blood vessels and the infiltration of immune cells. Moreover, some matrix metalloproteinases become differentially expressed during the disease eruption and their expression correlates with the clinical score. A separate section of the review is dedicated to the pharmacological approaches that are used to control matrix metalloproteinases, such as oral metalloproteinase inhibitors, such as azasugars and phosphonamides. The aim of this manuscript is to assess the role of matrix metalloproteinases in the physiological processes that accompany the disease. Moreover, it is especially important to evaluate progress in this field and characterize recently appeared medicines. Because any experimental drugs that target matrix metalloproteinases are involved in active clinical trials, this manuscript also reviews the latest experimental data regarding distribution and expression of matrix metalloproteinases in healthy skin and lesional skin. Therefore, the performed analysis highlights potential problems associated with the use of metalloproteinase inhibitors in clinical studies and suggests simple and easy understandable criteria that future innovative metalloproteinase inhibitors shall satisfy.
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- Alexandre Mezentsev
- Vavilov Institute of General Genetics RAS, Gubkina str., Bld. 3, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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- Vavilov Institute of General Genetics RAS, Gubkina str., Bld. 3, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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- Vavilov Institute of General Genetics RAS, Gubkina str., Bld. 3, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
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Varani J. Human skin organ culture for assessment of chemically induced skin damage. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 7:295-303. [PMID: 26989431 DOI: 10.1586/edm.12.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The move away from animal models for skin safety testing is inevitable. It is a question of when, not if. As skin safety studies move away from traditional animal-based approaches, a number of replacement technologies are becoming available. Human skin in organ culture is one such technology. Organ-cultured skin has several features that distinguish it from other technologies. First and foremost, organ-cultured skin is real skin. Almost by definition, therefore, it approximates the intact skin better than other alternative models. Organ culture is an easy-to-use and relatively inexpensive approach to preclinical safety assessment. Although organ culture is not likely to replace high-throughput enzyme assays or monolayer culture/skin equivalent cultures for initial compound assessment, organ culture should find use when the list of compounds to be evaluated is small and when simpler models have narrowed the dose range. Organ-cultured skin also provides a platform for mechanistic studies.
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- James Varani
- Department of Pathology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA, Tel.: +1 734 615 0298,
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Xu Z, Ozcelikkale A, Kim YL, Han B. Spatiotemporal Characterization of Extracellular Matrix Microstructures in Engineered Tissue: A Whole-Field Spectroscopic Imaging Approach. J Nanotechnol Eng Med 2013; 4:110051-110059. [PMID: 23908694 DOI: 10.1115/1.4024130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2012] [Revised: 03/28/2013] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Quality and functionality of engineered tissues are closely related to the microstructures and integrity of their extracellular matrix (ECM). However, currently available methods for characterizing ECM structures are often labor-intensive, destructive, and limited to a small fraction of the total area. These methods are also inappropriate for assessing temporal variations in ECM structures. In this study, to overcome these limitations and challenges, we propose an elastic light scattering approach to spatiotemporally assess ECM microstructures in a relatively large area in a nondestructive manner. To demonstrate its feasibility, we analyze spectroscopic imaging data obtained from acellular collagen scaffolds and dermal equivalents as model ECM structures. For spatial characterization, acellular scaffolds are examined after a freeze/thaw process mimicking a cryopreservation procedure to quantify freezing-induced structural changes in the collagen matrix. We further analyze spatial and temporal changes in ECM structures during cell-driven compaction in dermal equivalents. The results show that spectral dependence of light elastically backscattered from engineered tissue is sensitively associated with alterations in ECM microstructures. In particular, a spectral decay rate over the wavelength can serve as an indicator for the pore size changes in ECM structures, which are at nanometer scale. A decrease in the spectral decay rate suggests enlarged pore sizes of ECM structures. The combination of this approach with a whole-field imaging platform further allows visualization of spatial heterogeneity of EMC microstructures in engineered tissues. This demonstrates the feasibility of the proposed method that nano- and micrometer scale alteration of the ECM structure can be detected and visualized at a whole-field level. Thus, we envision that this spectroscopic imaging approach could potentially serve as an effective characterization tool to nondestructively, accurately, and rapidly quantify ECM microstructures in engineered tissue in a large area.
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- Zhengbin Xu
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University , West Lafayette, IN 47907
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Menon SN, Flegg JA, McCue SW, Schugart RC, Dawson RA, McElwain DLS. Modelling the interaction of keratinocytes and fibroblasts during normal and abnormal wound healing processes. Proc Biol Sci 2012; 279:3329-38. [PMID: 22628464 PMCID: PMC3385718 DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2012.0319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2012] [Accepted: 04/27/2012] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The crosstalk between fibroblasts and keratinocytes is a vital component of the wound healing process, and involves the activity of a number of growth factors and cytokines. In this work, we develop a mathematical model of this crosstalk in order to elucidate the effects of these interactions on the regeneration of collagen in a wound that heals by second intention. We consider the role of four components that strongly affect this process: transforming growth factor-β, platelet-derived growth factor, interleukin-1 and keratinocyte growth factor. The impact of this network of interactions on the degradation of an initial fibrin clot, as well as its subsequent replacement by a matrix that is mainly composed of collagen, is described through an eight-component system of nonlinear partial differential equations. Numerical results, obtained in a two-dimensional domain, highlight key aspects of this multifarious process, such as re-epithelialization. The model is shown to reproduce many of the important features of normal wound healing. In addition, we use the model to simulate the treatment of two pathological cases: chronic hypoxia, which can lead to chronic wounds; and prolonged inflammation, which has been shown to lead to hypertrophic scarring. We find that our model predictions are qualitatively in agreement with previously reported observations and provide an alternative pathway for gaining insight into this complex biological process.
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- Shakti N. Menon
- School of Mathematical Sciences, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
- Tissue Repair and Regeneration Program, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
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- School of Mathematical Sciences, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
- Tissue Repair and Regeneration Program, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
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- School of Mathematical Sciences, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
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- Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Boulevard, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1078, USA
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- Tissue Repair and Regeneration Program, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
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- School of Mathematical Sciences, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
- Tissue Repair and Regeneration Program, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
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Liao PL, Li CH, Chang CY, Lu SR, Lin CH, Tse LS, Cheng YW. Anti-ageing effects of alpha-naphthoflavone on normal and UVB-irradiated human skin fibroblasts. Exp Dermatol 2012; 21:546-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0625.2012.01517.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Po-Lin Liao
- School of Pharmacy; College of Pharmacy; Taipei Medical University; Taipei; Taiwan
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- Institute of Toxicology; College of Medicine; National Taiwan University; Taipei; Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy; College of Pharmacy; Taipei Medical University; Taipei; Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy; College of Pharmacy; Taipei Medical University; Taipei; Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy; College of Pharmacy; Taipei Medical University; Taipei; Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy; College of Pharmacy; Taipei Medical University; Taipei; Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy; College of Pharmacy; Taipei Medical University; Taipei; Taiwan
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Shi L, Ramsay S, Ermis R, Carson D. In vitro and in vivo studies on matrix metalloproteinases interacting with small intestine submucosa wound matrix. Int Wound J 2011; 9:44-53. [PMID: 21883934 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-481x.2011.00843.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Small intestine submucosa (SIS), a bioactive extracellular matrix (ECM) containing critical components of the ECM including collagens, proteoglycans, and glycosaminoglycans, has been widely used for wound healing. The purpose of this study was to investigate the interaction between SIS and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). MMP-1, MMP-2, and MMP-9 displayed different binding affinities, indicated by a loss in activity in solution upon incubation with SIS at 53·8%, 85·9%, and 36·9% over 24 hours, respectively. A cell migration study was conducted to evaluate the effects of MMPs and SIS on keratinocytes. The results indicated that MMPs inhibit keratinocyte migration in vitro, and that the inhibition can be significantly reduced by pre-incubating the MMP solution with SIS. To evaluate activity in vivo a diabetic mouse wound healing study was conducted. Biopsy samples were collected on different days for analysis of MMP levels by gelatin zymography. MMP activity was found to be attenuated by SIS treatment on day 3 after wounding. On day 7, the attenuation became less significant indicating that the MMP binding ability of SIS had become saturated. SIS was able to reduce MMP activity immediately, and may reduce the inhibitory effects of MMPs on keratinocyte migration.
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- Lei Shi
- Research and Development, Healthpoint Biotherapeutics, Fort Worth, TX, USA.
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Aslam MN, Warner RL, Bhagavathula N, Ginsburg I, Varani J. A multi-component herbal preparation (PADMA 28) improves structure/function of corticosteroid-treated skin, leading to improved wound healing of subsequently induced abrasion wounds in rats. Arch Dermatol Res 2010; 302:669-77. [DOI: 10.1007/s00403-010-1066-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2010] [Revised: 06/17/2010] [Accepted: 06/18/2010] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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