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Liu Y, Zhang H, Xu J, He R, Ma J, Chen C, Liu L. A New Strategy for Consumption of Functional Lipids from Ericerus pela (Chavannes): Study on Microcapsules and Effervescent Tablets Containing Insect Wax-Derived Policosanol. Foods 2023; 12:3567. [PMID: 37835219 PMCID: PMC10572909 DOI: 10.3390/foods12193567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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In this study, we addressed various challenges associated with the consumption of functional lipids from the Ericerus pela (Chavannes), including unfavorable taste, insolubility in water, difficulty in oral intake, low bioavailability, and low psychological acceptance. Our study focused on the microencapsulation of policosanol, the key active component of insect wax, which is a mixture of functional lipids secreted by the Ericerus pela (Chavannes). We developed two innovative policosanol products, microcapsules, and effervescent tablets, and optimized their preparation conditions. We successfully prepared microcapsules containing insect wax-derived policosanol using the spray-drying method. We achieved 92.09% microencapsulation efficiency and 61.67% powder yield under the following conditions: maltodextrin, starch sodium octenyl succinate, and (2-hydroxy)propyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) at a ratio of 1:1:1, core-to-wall materials at a ratio of 1:10, 15% solid content, spray dryer feed temperature at 60 °C, inlet air temperature at 140 °C, and hot-air flow rate at 0.5 m3/min. The microcapsules exhibited a regular spherical shape with a minimal water content (1.82%) and rapid dispersion in water (within 143.5 s). These microcapsules released policosanol rapidly in simulated stomach fluid. Moreover, effervescent tablets were prepared using the policosanol-containing microcapsules. The tablets showed low friability (0.32%), quick disintegration in water (within 99.5 s), and high bubble volume. The microcapsules and effervescent tablets developed in this study presented effective solutions to the insolubility of policosanol in water. These products were portable and offered customizable tastes to address the psychological discomfort related to insect-based foods, thus providing a novel strategy for the consumption and secondary processing of insect lipids.
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- Yiwen Liu
- Institute of Highland Forest Science, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming 650233, China; (Y.L.)
- Research Center of Efficient Breeding and Deep Processing Engineering Technology of Gallnut, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Wufeng 443400, China
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- Institute of Highland Forest Science, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming 650233, China; (Y.L.)
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- Institute of Highland Forest Science, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming 650233, China; (Y.L.)
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- Institute of Highland Forest Science, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming 650233, China; (Y.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Breeding and Utilization of Resource Insects, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Kunming 650233, China
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- Institute of Highland Forest Science, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming 650233, China; (Y.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Breeding and Utilization of Resource Insects, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Kunming 650233, China
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- Research Center of Efficient Breeding and Deep Processing Engineering Technology of Gallnut, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Wufeng 443400, China
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- Institute of Highland Forest Science, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming 650233, China; (Y.L.)
- Research Center of Engineering and Technology of Characteristic Forest Resources, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Kunming 650233, China
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Bangash Y, Saleem A, Akhtar MF, Anwar F, Akhtar B, Sharif A, Khan MI, Khan A. Pterostilbene reduces the progression of atopic dermatitis via modulating inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers in mice. Inflammopharmacology 2023; 31:1289-1303. [PMID: 37069463 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01214-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most prevalent chronic skin inflammatory disorders requiring continuous treatment and care. Pterostilbene (PTN) belongs to stilbene and is a polyphenolic compound of natural origin. It is similar to resveratrol and has analogous anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-carcinogenic characteristics. This study was intended to evaluate the effect of PTN against atopic dermatitis. The disease was induced by sensitization with 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) in mice. The standard control group (SCG) received topical 0.1% tacrolimus (TC), whereas three other treatment groups received daily topical PTN at 0.2, 0.6, and 1% w/w for 28 days. Dermatitis scoring, ear thickness, and body weight of animals were weekly determined while other parameters were assessed at the termination of the experiment. PTN reduced the ear weight, skin thickness, and the weight and size of thymus glands and spleen in comparison with diseased animals. PTN also reduced the elevated immunoglobulin E (IgE) level and blood inflammatory cells in diseased mice. The histopathological findings showed a decreased epidermal thickness in PTN-treated groups. Moreover, treatment with PTN improved the amount of oxidative stress markers in the skin of the diseased mice. The expressions of IL-4, IL-6, TNF-α, and NF-κB in the skin of diseased mice were also reduced by PTN. This study concludes that PTN ameliorated the symptoms of atopic dermatitis through the reduction of inflammation, oxidative damage, and inflammatory cytokines in the skin of diseased animals. Therefore, PTN must be further investigated for the treatment of AD complications and other inflammatory skin disorders.
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- Yasmin Bangash
- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Allied Health Sciences, Institute of Pharmacy, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan
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Peng F, Zong J, Zhao T, Shi P, Lu M, Qu X, Han X, Zhao L, Jia Z, Wang S. Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of polysaccharide extracted from Wuguchong (maggot) on 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene-induced atopic dermatitis in mice. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1119103. [PMID: 37033625 PMCID: PMC10073476 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1119103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory, heterogeneous, chronic skin disorder characterized by recurrent eczematous lesions and intense pruritus, and the pathophysiology mechanism of AD is known for immune dysregulation and inflammatory responses. Wuguchong (maggot) has been widely used in the wound field and found with pharmacological properties of the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory function. Recently, some polysaccharides were proven to have beneficial effects on AD skin lesions in mice and humans. However, the effect of the polysaccharide extracted from Wuguchong (PEW) on AD remains to be investigated. In the present study, we examined the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of PEW on AD and explored the potential mechanisms. Balb/c mice were orally administrated with PEW to evaluate the therapeutic effect of PEW on 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced AD. Oral PEW administration significantly ameliorated the lesions and symptoms in AD mice, such as the ear thickness and ear swelling degree, epidermal and dermal thickness, and the infiltration of mast cells. In addition, PEW treatment decreased the levels of serum IgE and histamine, the frequencies of Th1 and Th17 cells, as well as the mRNA expression levels of Th1 and Th17 cytokines and nuclear transcript factors (IFN-γ, T-bet, IL-17A, and ROR-rt). Furthermore, the activation of the NF-κB pathway and the phosphorylation of MAPKs (p38, ERK, and JNK) were significantly suppressed by PEW treatment. Taken together, our study suggests that PEW exerts anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects through inhibition of Th1 and Th17 responses and downregulation of NF-κB and MAPK pathways, PEW would be developed as a promising immune therapy for AD.
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- Fangli Peng
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- College of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- College of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- *Correspondence: Junwei Zong, ; Ming Lu, ; Xueling Qu, ; Shouyu Wang,
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- College of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- College of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Trauma and Tissue Repair Surgery, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, China
- *Correspondence: Junwei Zong, ; Ming Lu, ; Xueling Qu, ; Shouyu Wang,
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- Changjianglu Pelvic Floor Repair Center, Dalian Women and Children’s Medical Group, Dalian, China
- *Correspondence: Junwei Zong, ; Ming Lu, ; Xueling Qu, ; Shouyu Wang,
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- Naqu People’s Hospital, Tibet, China
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- Department of Quality Management, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, China
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- Naqu People’s Hospital, Tibet, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- College of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
- *Correspondence: Junwei Zong, ; Ming Lu, ; Xueling Qu, ; Shouyu Wang,
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Yu L, Xu Q, Wang P, Luo J, Zheng Z, Zhou J, Zhang L, Sun L, Zuo D. Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside-derived metabolite, enterolactone, attenuates atopic dermatitis by suppressing Th2 immune response. Int Immunopharmacol 2022; 111:109039. [PMID: 35914449 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2022.109039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a severe inflammatory skin disease caused by a combination of genetic, immune, and environmental factors. Intestinal microbiome disorders and changes in the immune microenvironment are associated with AD. We observed that gut bacterial metabolite enterolactone (ENL) was significantly reduced in AD model mice. Notably, patients with early childhood-onset AD exhibited decreased sera ENL level compared to the healthy controls, and the ENL level was negatively correlated with the SCORAD index. Secoisolariciresinol-diglycoside (SDG) is a natural dietary lignan of flaxseeds that can be converted by intestinal bacteria to ENL. Repeated applications of 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) were performed on the ear and dorsal skin of mice to induce AD-like symptoms and skin lesions. Oral administration of SDG significantly decreased serum IgE levels and limited skin inflammation in the DNCB-induced AD mice. In addition, SDG treatment strongly limited the Th2 responses in AD mice. Moreover, we demonstrated that the IL-4 production was significantly suppressed by ENL under Th2 polarization conditions via the JAK-STAT6 signaling pathway in a concentration-dependent manner. We concluded that SDG and its derived metabolite ENL ameliorated AD development by reducing the Th2 immune response. These results suggested that SDG and ENL might be exploited as potential therapeutic candidates for AD treatment.
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- Lu Yu
- Department of Medical Laboratory, School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China; Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Proteomics, Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Proteomics, Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Proteomics, Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China
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- Department of Dermatology, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510900, China.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, School of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China; Microbiome Medicine Center, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University,Guangzhou, Guangdong 510282, China.
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Ma J, Li K, Zhang W, Ma L, Xu J, Liu L, Chen X, Zhang H. Acute toxicity and chromosomal aberration toxicity of insect wax and its policosanol. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2021.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Chen X, Yang C, Zeng J, Zhu Z, Zhang L, Lane JA, Wu X, Zuo D. The protective effects of human milk components, 2′-fucosyllactose and osteopontin, against 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene-induced atopic dermatitis in mice. J Funct Foods 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2021.104806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Kumar P, Sharma DK, Ashawat MS. Development of Phospholipids Vesicular Nanocarrier for Topical Delivery of Tea Tree Oil in Management of Atopic Dermatitis Using BALB/c Mice Model. EUR J LIPID SCI TECH 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ejlt.202100002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Pravin Kumar
- Laureate Institute of Pharmacy Kathog Jwalamukhi Himachal Pradesh 177101 India
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- Himalyan Institute of Pharmacy and Research Dehradun Uttarakhand 248007 India
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Kumar P, Sharma DK, Ashawat MS. Topical creams of piperine loaded lipid nanocarriers for management of atopic dermatitis: development, characterization, and in vivo investigation using BALB/c mice model. J Liposome Res 2021; 32:62-73. [PMID: 33944670 DOI: 10.1080/08982104.2021.1880436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The aim of the research work was to investigate the efficacy of cream loaded with lipid nanocarriers (ethosomes) of piperine for the management of atopic dermatitis (AD) in comparison to conventional cream. Ethosomes of piperine were formulated with varying concentration of phosphatidylcholine and ethanol; and evaluated for entrapment efficiency (EE), sedimentation behaviour, vesicle size, zeta potential, in vitro drug release, and shape. Creams loaded with optimized ethosomal dispersion of piperine were formulated and evaluated for physicochemical parameters, ex vivo permeation and drug retention in skin layers. Similarly, conventional creams of piperine in the same concentrations were formulated and evaluated. The optimized ethosomal a conventional cream was evaluated for cytotoxicity using HaCat cell lines and in vivo on BALB/c mice model. The EE (%) and vesicle size was 74.30 ± 3.88% and 318.1 nm, respectively, for optimized ethosomal dispersion. The zeta potential was -32.6 mV and vesicles were spherical in shape. The ethosomal cream showed higher deposition in the epidermis and dermis. The creams were non-cytotoxic to HaCat cell lines. In comparison to the negative control, the ethosomal (0.1%) and conventional (0.125%) cream, both significantly decreased the ear and skin thickness, skin severity; and WBC, granulocytes, and IgE antibodies level in the BALB/c mice model. The efficacy of ethosomal cream was significantly higher than conventional cream as compared to tacrolimus (0.1%). Ethosomal cream of piperine showed good potential for the management of AD in comparison to conventional cream.
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- Pravin Kumar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Laureate Institute of Pharmacy, Jwalamukhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Himalayan Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Dehradun, India
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Zhang X, Ma C, Sun L, He Z, Feng Y, Li X, Gan J, Chen X. Effect of policosanol from insect wax on amyloid β-peptide-induced toxicity in a transgenic Caenorhabditis elegans model of Alzheimer's disease. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021; 21:103. [PMID: 33785017 PMCID: PMC8011155 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-021-03278-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Alzheimer’s disease (AD), an age-related neurodegenerative disorder and a serious public health concern, is mainly caused by β-amyloid (Aβ)-induced toxicity. Currently, a limited number of drugs are effective against AD, and only a few are used for its treatment. According to traditional Chinese medicine, white wax is mainly composed of policosanol, hexacosanol, and octacosanol. Policosanol has been shown to reduce lipid levels in blood and alleviate the symptoms associated with diabetic complications and neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease and AD. However, the efficacy of policosanol depends on the purity and composition of the preparation, and the therapeutic efficacy of policosanol derived from insect wax (PIW) in AD is unknown. Methods Here, we identified the main components of PIW and investigated the effects of PIW on Aβ-induced toxicity and life-span in a transgenic Caenorhabditis elegans model of AD, CL4176. Furthermore, we estimated the expression of amyloid precursor-like protein (apl-1) and the genes involved in various pathways associated with longevity and alleviation of AD-related symptoms in PIW-fed CL4176. Results PIW mainly consists of tetracosanol, hexacosanol, octacosanol, and triacontanol; it could decrease the Aβ-induced paralysis rate from 86.87 to 66.97% (P < 0.01) and extend the life-span from 6.2 d to 7.8 d (P < 0.001) in CL4176 worms. Furthermore, PIW downregulated apl-1, a gene known to be associated with the levels of Aβ deposits in C. elegans. Additionally, our results showed that PIW modulated the expression of genes associated with longevity-related pathways such as heat shock response, anti-oxidative stress, and glutamine cysteine synthetase. Conclusion Our findings suggest that PIW may be a potential therapeutic agent for the prevention and treatment of AD. However, its effects on murine models and patients with AD need to be explored further. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12906-021-03278-2.
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- Xin Zhang
- The Key Laboratory of Cultivating and Utilization of Resource Insects of State Forestry Administration, Research Institute of Resource Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming, 650224, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Cultivating and Utilization of Resource Insects of State Forestry Administration, Research Institute of Resource Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming, 650224, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Cultivating and Utilization of Resource Insects of State Forestry Administration, Research Institute of Resource Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming, 650224, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Cultivating and Utilization of Resource Insects of State Forestry Administration, Research Institute of Resource Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming, 650224, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Cultivating and Utilization of Resource Insects of State Forestry Administration, Research Institute of Resource Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming, 650224, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Cultivating and Utilization of Resource Insects of State Forestry Administration, Research Institute of Resource Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming, 650224, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Cultivating and Utilization of Resource Insects of State Forestry Administration, Research Institute of Resource Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming, 650224, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Cultivating and Utilization of Resource Insects of State Forestry Administration, Research Institute of Resource Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming, 650224, China
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Mandlik DS, Mandlik SK. Atopic dermatitis: new insight into the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and novel treatment strategies. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2021; 43:105-125. [PMID: 33645388 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2021.1889583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the long-lasting chronic inflammatory skin condition associated with cutaneous hyper-reactivity and triggered by environmental factors. The attributes of AD include dry skin, pruritus, lichenification and frequent eczematous abrasions. This has a strong heritable aspect and typically occurs with asthma and allergic rhinitis. The complex pathological mechanism behind AD etiology is epidermal barrier destruction resulting in the lack of filaggrin protein that can induce inflammation and T-cell infiltration. T-helper 2 cell-mediated pathways also bear the responsibility of damage to the epidermal barrier. Certain causative factors for AD include microbial imbalance of skin microbiota, immunoglobulin-E-induced sensitization and neuro-inflammation. Numerous beneficial topical and oral treatments have been available to patients and there are even more drugs in the pipeline for the treatment of AD. Topical moisturizers, corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory agents such as calcineurin inhibitors, phototherapy, cAMP-specific 3, 5 half-cyclic phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors and systemic immunosuppressants are widely available for AD treatments. Different positions and pathways inside the immune system including JAK-STAT, phosphodiesterase 4, aryl hydrocarbon receptor and T-helper 2 cytokines are targeted by above-mentioned drug treatments. Instead of the severe side effects of topical steroids and oral antihistamines, herbal plants and their derived phytoconstituents are commonly used for the treatment of AD. A clear understanding of AD's cellular and molecular pathogenesis through substantial advancement in genetics, skin immunology and psychological factors resulted in advancement of AD management. Therefore, the review highlights the recent advancements in the understanding of clinical features, etiology, pathogenesis, treatment and management and non-adherence to AD treatment.
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- Deepa S Mandlik
- Bharat Vidyapeeth, Deemed to be University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Pune, India
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Tang L, Cao X, Li X, Ding H. Topical application with conjugated linoleic acid ameliorates 2, 4-dinitrofluorobenzene-induced atopic dermatitis-like lesions in BALB/c mice. Exp Dermatol 2021; 30:237-248. [PMID: 33206422 DOI: 10.1111/exd.14242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2020] [Revised: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a multifactorial chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by skin barrier dysfunction, eczematous lesions, pruritus, and abnormal immune responses. In this study, we assessed the therapeutic effect of topical applied conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on a murine AD model that was developed by repetitive applications of 2, 4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNFB). 2% or 5% CLA could markedly ameliorate AD-like skin lesions, scratching behaviour and skin inflammation as evidenced by the reduced inflammatory blood cells, IgE and Th2-related cytokine levels, and the infiltration of mast cells and inflammatory cells to the dermal tissues. Moreover, topical application with CLA modulated skin barrier repair including maintaining a balanced skin pH and increasing skin hydration, partially mediated by upregulating skin barrier-related protein, filaggrin (FLG). In addition, topical CLA significantly dose-dependently inhibited pro-inflammatory cytokines including interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α and pro-inflammatory enzyme expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in inflamed mice skin. Its anti-inflammatory effect was associated with the inhibition of DNFB-stimulated IκBα and NF-κB p65 phosphorylation in mouse skin. Taken together, our results suggest that locally applied CLA exerts potentially protective effects against AD lesional skin at least in part, due to regulation of skin barrier function and inflammatory response.
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- Liu Tang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Medicine, Jianghan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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薛 雪, 董 哲, 邓 愉, 殷 淑, 王 萍, 廖 燕, 胡 国, 陈 英. [Dihydroartemisinin alleviates atopic dermatitis in mice by inhibiting mast cell infiltration]. NAN FANG YI KE DA XUE XUE BAO = JOURNAL OF SOUTHERN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY 2020; 40:1480-1487. [PMID: 33118501 PMCID: PMC7606240 DOI: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2020.10.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the therapeutic effect of different doses of dihydroartemisinin (DHA) on atopic dermatitis (AD) in mice and explore the mechanism. METHODS Forty-two C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into 7 groups (n=6), including a blank control group, a 2, 4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced AD model group, a solvent-treated group, 3 DHA treatment groups treated with 25, 75, and 125 mg/kg DHA, and a dexamethasone treatment group. The counts of skin scratches were recorded and the lesion scores were evaluated on a daily basis. After 7 consecutive days of treatment, skin tissues were sampled from the lesions on the back and ear of the mice for pathological examination with HE staining, Masson staining and toluidine blue staining. RESULTS Treatment with 25, 75, and 125 mg/kg DHA and dexamethasone all alleviated AD symptoms of mice, reduced the severity scores of skin lesions, and ameliorated pathological changes of the skin tissue. DHA at 125 mg/kg produced the most obvious therapeutic effect and significantly alleviated mast cell infiltration in the lesions as compared with the other treatment groups (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS DHA is effective for the treatment of AD in mice with an optimal dose of 125 mg/kg. The therapeutic effect of DHA is achieved probably through regulation of local immunity by inhibiting mast cell infiltration in the lesions.
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- 雪 薛
- 南方医科大学基础医学院组织胚胎学教研室,广东 广州 510515Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- 南方医科大学基础医学院组织胚胎学教研室,广东 广州 510515Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- 南方医科大学基础医学院组织胚胎学教研室,广东 广州 510515Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- 南方医科大学南方医院呼吸内科,广东 广州 510515Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- 南方医科大学基础医学院组织胚胎学教研室,广东 广州 510515Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- 南方医科大学南方医院呼吸内科,广东 广州 510515Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- 南方医科大学南方医院呼吸内科,广东 广州 510515Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- 南方医科大学基础医学院组织胚胎学教研室,广东 广州 510515Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- 广东省组织构建与检测重点实验室,广东 广州 510515Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Construction and Detection in Tissue Engineering, Guangzhou 510515, China
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Kumar P, Sharma DK, Ashawat MS. Traditional Herbal Medicines, Newer Herbs and Other Novel Approaches Integrated in Herbal Medicine for Atopic Dermatitis-A Narrative Review. CURRENT DRUG THERAPY 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1574885514666191018165209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a prolonged reverting skin ailment with characteristically distributed
skin lesions. In the previous decades, researchers had shown a marked interest in AD due to
its increased prevalence in developed countries. Although different strategies including biological
and immune modulators are available for the treatment of AD, each has certain limitations. The
researchers had shown considerable interest in the management of AD with herbal medicines. The
establishment of herbal drugs for AD might eliminate local as well as systemic adverse effects associated
with long term use of corticosteroids and also higher cost of therapy with biological drugs.
The present review discusses the traditional East Asian herbal medicines and scientific data related
to newer herbal extracts or compositions for the treatment of AD. In vivo animal models and in
vitro cell cultures, investigated with herbal medicines to establish a possible role in AD treatment,
have also been discussed in the paper. The paper also highlights the role of certain new approaches,
i.e. pharmacopuncture, a combination of allopathic and herbal medicines; and novel carriers
(liposomes, cubosomes) for herbal drugs on atopic skin. In conclusion, herbal medicines can be a
better and safe, complementary and alternative treatment option for AD.
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- Pravin Kumar
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Laureate Institute of Pharmacy, VPO-Kathog, Kangra, H.P, 176031, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Laureate Institute of Pharmacy, VPO-Kathog, Kangra, H.P, 176031, India
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Yan F, Li F, Liu J, Ye S, Zhang Y, Jia J, Li H, Chen D, Mo X. The formulae and biologically active ingredients of Chinese herbal medicines for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 127:110142. [PMID: 32330795 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2020] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common relapsing inflammatory skin disease characterized by severe pruritus that seriously affects the quality of patients' life. There is an increasingly large amount of research demonstrating that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) including herbal formulae and bioactive ingredients exerts pharmacological effects on atopic dermatitis. It has been a long history of TCM being used to treat atopic dermatitis, especially in preventing disease recurrence, maintaining long-term remission, and reducing disease burden. Nowadays, both of TCM monomer preparations and traditional formulae are still widely used. This review focuses on TCM as well as its bioactive ingredients for the treatment of AD, from the perspectives of animal model construction, pharmacodynamic mechanisms and clinical studies of formulae. To be more specific, the regulation and molecular mechanisms of the herbal formulae and bioactive ingredients of TCM are investigated, and the latest clinical research on TCM formulae is discussed. Furthermore, it provides a summary of the strengths and utilities of TCM, and will be useful for doctors who use Chinese medicine for treatment or researchers who select candidates for clinical treatments or further high-quality clinical studies.
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- Fenggen Yan
- Department of Dermatology, State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Refractory Chronic Diseases, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Refractory Chronic Diseases, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Refractory Chronic Diseases, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Refractory Chronic Diseases, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Refractory Chronic Diseases, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Refractory Chronic Diseases, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Refractory Chronic Diseases, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Refractory Chronic Diseases, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China.
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- Department of Dermatology, State Key Laboratory of Dampness Syndrome of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Refractory Chronic Diseases, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China.
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Wu S, Yu D, Liu W, Zhang J, Liu X, Wang J, Yu M, Li Z, Chen Q, Li X, Ye X. Magnoflorine from Coptis chinese has the potential to treat DNCB-induced Atopic dermatits by inhibiting apoptosis of keratinocyte. Bioorg Med Chem 2020; 28:115093. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2019.115093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Revised: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 09/06/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Wu PC, Chuo WH, Lin SC, Lehman CW, Lien CZ, Wu CS, Lin CC. Sclareol attenuates the development of atopic dermatitis induced by 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene in mice. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2019; 41:109-116. [PMID: 30704333 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2018.1555846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Context: Atopic dermatitis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting up to 20% of children and 1% of adults worldwide. Treatment of atopic dermatitis include corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, such as calcineurin inhibitors and methotrexate. However, these treatments often bring about adverse effects including skin atrophy, osteoporosis, skin cancer, and metabolic syndrome. Objective: In this study, we evaluated the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of sclareol, a natural diterpene, on atopic dermatitis (AD)-like skin lesions induced by 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) in mice. Materials and methods: To evaluate the effect of sclareol in vivo model, BALB/c mice were repeatedly injected intraperitoneally with sclareol (50 and 100 mg/kg) in 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced AD-like murine model. Major assays were enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, histological analysis, flow cytometry, western blot analysis. Results: Intraperitoneal administration of sclareol (50 and 100 mg/kg) significantly attenuated AD-like symptoms, such as serum IgE levels, epidermal/dermal hyperplasia, and the numbers of infiltrated mast cells. In addition, systemic sclareol treatments reduced local pro-inflammatory cytokine concentrations, including IL-6, IL-1b, TNF-a, IL-4, IFN-g, and IL-17A, on AD-like lesions. Furthermore, we demonstrated that sclareol also suppressed T cell activation and the capability of cytokine productions (IFN-g, IL-4 and IL-17A) in response to DNCB stimulation. By examining the skin homogenate, we found that sclareol inhibited the AD-like severity likely through suppressions of both NF-kB translocation and phosphorylation of the MAP kinase pathway. Discussion and conclusions: Cumulatively, our results indicate that sclareol induced anti-inflammatory effects against the atopic dermatitis elicited by DNCB. Thus, sclareol is worth of being further evaluated for its potential therapeutic benefits for the clinical treatment of AD.
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- Po-Chang Wu
- a Rheumatology and Immunology Center, China Medical University Hospital , Taichung , Taiwan
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- b Department of Pharmacy , Tajen University , Pingtung , Taiwan
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- c School of Systems Biology , National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases , George Mason University , Manassas , VA , USA
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- c School of Systems Biology , National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases , George Mason University , Manassas , VA , USA
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- d Biodefense Program, Schar School of Policy and Government , George Mason University , Fairfax , VA , USA
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- e Department of Dermatology , Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital , Kaohsiung , Taiwan
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- f Department of Medical Research , China Medical University Hospital , Taichung , Taiwan.,g Institute of Biomedical Science and Rong Hsing Research Center for Translational Medicine, National Chung-Hsing University , Taichung , Taiwan , ROC
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Mroginski Weber D, Voss GT, de Oliveira RL, da Fonseca CA, Paltian J, Rodrigues K, Rodrigues Ianiski F, Vaucher R, Luchese C, Antunes Wilhelm E. Topic application of meloxicam-loaded polymeric nanocapsules as a technological alternative for treatment of the atopic dermatitis in mice. J Appl Biomed 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jab.2018.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Wang Y, Zhang Y, Peng G, Han X. Glycyrrhizin ameliorates atopic dermatitis-like symptoms through inhibition of HMGB1. Int Immunopharmacol 2018; 60:9-17. [PMID: 29702284 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2018.04.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2018] [Revised: 04/13/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disease prevalent worldwide. This study investigated the effects of glycyrrhizin, an extract of licorice root, on the well-established model of 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene-induced AD-like symptoms in mice. The severity of dermatitis, histopathological changes, serum IgE levels, changes in expression of high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), the receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE), nuclear factor (NF)-κB and inflammatory cytokines were evaluated. Treatment with glycyrrhizin inhibited the HMGB1 signaling cascade and ameliorated the symptoms of AD. Furthermore, in an in vitro study, the expression of RAGE was detected in a mouse mast cell line, P815 cells, and rmHMGB1 was found to be a potent inducer of mast cell activation by increasing Ca2+ influx, upregulating the CD117 and activating NF-κB signaling; these effects were also inhibited by glycyrrhizin. These findings implicate HMGB1 in the pathogenesis of AD and suggest that GL could be an effective therapeutic approach for cutaneous inflammation.
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- Ying Wang
- Department of Dermatology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, China.
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Therapeutic and technological potential of 7-chloro-4-phenylselanyl quinoline for the treatment of atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions in mice. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.11.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Ma J, Ma L, Zhang Z, Li K, Wang Y, Chen X, Zhang H. In vivo evaluation of insect wax for hair growth potential. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0192612. [PMID: 29438422 PMCID: PMC5811011 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0192612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 01/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Insect wax is secreted by Ericerus pela Chavanness. It has been traditionally used to treat hair loss in China, but few reports have been published on the hair growth-promoting effect of insect wax. In this work, we examined the hair growth-promoting effects of insect wax on model animals. Different concentrations of insect wax were topically applied to the denuded backs of mice, and 5% minoxidil was applied topically as a positive control. We found that insect wax significantly promoted hair growth in a dose-dependent manner, 45% and 30% insect wax both induced hair to regrow, while less visible hair growth was observed in blank controls on the 16th day. The experimental areas treated with 45% and 30% insect wax exhibited significant differences in hair scores compared to blank controls, and hair lengths in the 45% and 30% insect wax group was significantly longer than in blank controls on the 16th and 20th days. There were no new hair follicles forming in the treated areas, and the hair follicles were prematurely converted to the anagen phase from the telogen phase in experimental areas treated with 45% and 30% insect wax. Both 45% and 30% insect wax upregulated vascular endothelial growth factor expression. The results indicated that 45% and 30% insect wax showed hair growth-promoting potential approximately as potent as 5% minoxidil by inducing the premature conversion of telogen-to-anagen and by prolonging the mature anagen phase rather than increasing the number of hair follicles, which was likely related to the upregulation of VEGF expression. The dissociative policosanol in insect wax was considered the key ingredient most likely responsible for the hair growth promoting potential.
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- Jinju Ma
- Research Institute of Resources Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Research Institute of Resources Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Research Institute of Resources Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Research Institute of Resources Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Research Institute of Resources Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Research Institute of Resources Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Research Institute of Resources Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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