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Kosche C, Jaishankar D, Cosgrove C, Ramesh P, Hong S, Li L, Shivde RS, Bhuva D, White BEP, Munir SS, Zhang H, Lu KQ, Choi JN, Le Poole IC. Skin Infiltrate Composition as a Telling Measure of Responses to Checkpoint Inhibitors. JID INNOVATIONS 2023; 3:100190. [PMID: 37554516 PMCID: PMC10405096 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2023.100190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Checkpoint inhibitors treat a variety of tumor types with significant benefits. Unfortunately, these therapies come with diverse adverse events. Skin rash is observed early into treatment and might serve as an indicator of downstream responses to therapy. We studied the cellular composition of cutaneous eruptions and whether their contribution varies with the treatment applied. Skin samples from 18 patients with cancer and 11 controls were evaluated by mono- and multiplex imaging, quantification, and statistical analysis. T cells were the prime contributors to skin rash, with T cells and macrophages interacting and proliferating on site. Among T cell subsets examined, type 1 and 17 T cells were relatively increased among inflammatory skin infiltrates. A combination of increased cytotoxic T cell content and decreased macrophage abundance was associated with dual checkpoint inhibition over PD1 inhibition alone. Importantly, responders significantly separated from nonresponders by greater CD68+ macrophage and either CD11c+ antigen-presenting cell or CD4+ T cell abundance in skin rash. The microenvironment promoted epidermal proliferation and thickening as well. The combination of checkpoint inhibitors used affects the development and composition of skin infiltrates, whereas the combined abundance of two cell types in cutaneous eruptions aligns with responses to checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
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- Cory Kosche
- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Erdoğan A, Mutlu HS, Solakoğlu S. Autologously transplanted dermis-derived cells alleviated monobenzone-induced vitiligo in mouse. Exp Dermatol 2022; 31:1355-1363. [PMID: 35538739 DOI: 10.1111/exd.14603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Vitiligo is a depigmentation disease which affects skin and hair follicles with a prevalence of 0.5-1% worldwide. In this study, we aimed to investigate treatmental potential of dermis-derived cells in monobenzone (MBEH)-induced mouse vitiligo model with light and electron microscopy. MBEH (40%) cream was topically applied to C57BL/6 mice until depigmentation occured in vitiligo and experimental groups. In experimental groups, dermis-derived cells obtained from back skin biopsy samples before induction of vitiligo, were injected intradermally to vitiligo mice. On day 3 and 15 after cell transplantation to experimental groups, skin biopsies were compared with biopsies of control and vitiligo groups. Dermis-derived cells obtained from back skin biopsy samples of experimental groups showed nestin and versican immunoreactivity. Melanin in hair follicles of control group was detected by histochemical stainings (Hematoxylin&Eosin and Fontana-Masson) whereas sparse melanin granules were observed in hair follicles of vitiligo group. In experimental groups, there was an increase in the number of hair follicles with melanin compared to vitiligo group. We observed MART-1 immunoreactive cells mostly around the hair follicles in control group and within dermis in vitiligo group. Electron microscopic investigation showed presence of melanosomes in hair follicles of control group and lacking in vitiligo group. In experimental groups, both type of hair follicles were observed with electron microscope. Our data suggest that autologously transplanted dermis-derived cells may be effective in vitiligo treatment by contrubuting to melanin production.
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- Aslı Erdoğan
- İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, İstanbul, Turkey.,İstanbul University, Graduate School of Health Sciences, İstanbul, Turkey.,İzmir Kȃtip Çelebi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, İzmir, Turkey
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- İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, İstanbul, Turkey.,Giresun University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Giresun, Turkey
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- İstanbul University, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, İstanbul, Turkey
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Erdoğan A, Mutlu HS, Doğan S, Kotil T. Effects of Monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone on 3T3 mouse fibroblast viability and ultrastructure. Ultrastruct Pathol 2021; 45:384-390. [PMID: 34875974 DOI: 10.1080/01913123.2021.1987605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone (MBEH) is a topical depigmentation agent used by vitiligo patients to even the skin tone. We aimed to investigate the effects of MBEH on 3T3 mouse fibroblasts. Fibroblasts were treated with 250 µM, 500 µM, and 750 µM MBEH and vehicle (EtOH:DMSO) for 24 hours. Cell numbers of 250 µM, 500 µM, and 750 µM MBEH treated and vehicle groups decreased significantly compared to control group. TUNEL positive cell rate increased with MBEH concentration. In electron microscopic examination, control and vehicle groups showed active cells features, while mitochondrial swelling and cristae loss were seen in 250 µM MBEH-treated group. In cytoplasm of 500 µM MBEH-treated group, there were many multivesicular bodies and autophagic vacuoles. As an indication of apoptosis, cell membrane blebs and reduction in cell size were observed. In 750 μM MBEH-treated group, cells were completely degenerated. Our findings show that MBEH, which is used as a depigmentation agent to lighten the skin by destroying melanocytes, may also have dose-dependent negative effects on the viability of 3T3 mouse fibroblasts, and these may be mediated through autophagic and apoptotic cell death mechanisms.
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- Aslı Erdoğan
- Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Istanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey.,Graduate School of Health Sciences, Istanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Istanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey.,Graduate School of Health Sciences, Istanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Istanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Istanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey
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Dermal Drug Delivery of Phytochemicals with Phenolic Structure via Lipid-Based Nanotechnologies. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:ph14090837. [PMID: 34577536 PMCID: PMC8471500 DOI: 10.3390/ph14090837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Phenolic compounds are a large, heterogeneous group of secondary metabolites found in various plants and herbal substances. From the perspective of dermatology, the most important benefits for human health are their pharmacological effects on oxidation processes, inflammation, vascular pathology, immune response, precancerous and oncological lesions or formations, and microbial growth. Because the nature of phenolic compounds is designed to fit the phytochemical needs of plants and not the biopharmaceutical requirements for a specific route of delivery (dermal or other), their utilization in cutaneous formulations sets challenges to drug development. These are encountered often due to insufficient water solubility, high molecular weight and low permeation and/or high reactivity (inherent for the set of representatives) and subsequent chemical/photochemical instability and ionizability. The inclusion of phenolic phytochemicals in lipid-based nanocarriers (such as nanoemulsions, liposomes and solid lipid nanoparticles) is so far recognized as a strategic physico-chemical approach to improve their in situ stability and introduction to the skin barriers, with a view to enhance bioavailability and therapeutic potency. This current review is focused on recent advances and achievements in this area.
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Lin YH, Nien CJ, Chen LG, Lee SY, Chang WJ, Pan YH, Hsieh SC, Huang HM. Sapindus mukorossiSeed Oil Changes Tyrosinase Activity of α-MSH-Induced B16F10 Cells Via the Antimelanogenesic Effect of Eicosenoic Acid. Nat Prod Commun 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x20972295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Melanogenesis is a complex process that can lead to pigmentation defects. Various chemical skin-lightening products have been developed to treat pigmentation disorders. However, these chemical products can cause harmful adverse effects. Therefore, the development of safer, natural bleaching ingredients is a trend for sustainability. It has been reported that unsaturated fatty acids exhibit significant antimelanogenic effects. Sapindus mukorossi seed oils contain abundant unsaturated fatty acids; however, these have not yet been investigated for beneficial effects on skin tone evenness. In this study, we tested the possibility of using S. mukorossi oil for the treatment of hyperpigmentation in an in vitro model. Free fatty acid compositions and β-sitosterol were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and high-pressure liquid chromatography, respectively. The effect of S. mukorossi oil on melanoma B16F10 cell viability was detected using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)- 2,5-diphenyl-tetrazolium bromide assay. The inhibitive effects of fatty acids and β-sitosterol in S. mukorossi oil on α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)-induced melanogenesis was evaluated by detecting melanin formation and tyrosinase activity. Our results showed that S. mukorossi oil produced no significant cytotoxicity in B16F10 cells at various concentrations compared with the control group. The enhancement of melanin formation induced by α-MSH was reduced by S. mukorossi oil. We also found that the primary fatty acid contributing to the antimelanogenesis effect was eicosenoic acid. These results suggest that S. mukorossi seed oil can effectively inhibit melanogenesis and has the potential for future development as a de-hyperpigmentation product within a waste utilization context.
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- Yu-Hsiang Lin
- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei
- Department of Dentistry, Wan-Fang Medical Center, Taipei Medical University, Taipei
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optomechatronics, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Biopharmaceuticals, College of Life Sciences, National Chiayi University, Chiayi
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei
- Department of Dentistry, Wan-Fang Medical Center, Taipei Medical University, Taipei
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei
- Department of General Dentistry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei
- Graduate Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Science, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan
- School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei
- Department of Dentistry, Wan-Fang Medical Center, Taipei Medical University, Taipei
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- School of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Optomechatronics, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei
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Arowojolu OA, Orlow SJ, Elbuluk N, Manga P. The nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (NRF2) antioxidant response promotes melanocyte viability and reduces toxicity of the vitiligo-inducing phenol monobenzone. Exp Dermatol 2018; 26:637-644. [PMID: 28370349 DOI: 10.1111/exd.13350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Vitiligo, characterised by progressive melanocyte death, can be initiated by exposure to vitiligo-inducing phenols (VIPs). VIPs generate oxidative stress in melanocytes and activate the master antioxidant regulator NRF2. While NRF2-regulated antioxidants are reported to protect melanocytes from oxidative stress, the role of NRF2 in the melanocyte response to monobenzone, a clinically relevant VIP, has not been characterised. We hypothesised that activation of NRF2 may protect melanocytes from monobenzone-induced toxicity. We observed that knockdown of NRF2 or NRF2-regulated antioxidants NQO1 and PRDX6 reduced melanocyte viability, but not viability of keratinocytes and fibroblasts, suggesting that melanocytes were preferentially dependent upon NRF2 activity for growth compared to other cutaneous cells. Furthermore, melanocytes activated the NRF2 response following monobenzone exposure and constitutive NRF2 activation reduced monobenzone toxicity, supporting NRF2's role in the melanocyte stress response. In contrast, melanocytes from individuals with vitiligo (vitiligo melanocytes) did not activate the NRF2 response as efficiently. Dimethyl fumarate-mediated NRF2 activation protected normal and vitiligo melanocytes against monobenzone-induced toxicity. Given the contribution of oxidant-antioxidant imbalance in vitiligo, modulation of this pathway may be of therapeutic interest.
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- Omotayo A Arowojolu
- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Moreira CG, Carrenho LZB, Pawloski PL, Soley BS, Cabrini DA, Otuki MF. Pre-clinical evidences of Pyrostegia venusta in the treatment of vitiligo. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2015; 168:315-325. [PMID: 25862965 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.03.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2014] [Revised: 03/30/2015] [Accepted: 03/31/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Leaves of Pyrostegia venusta are popularly used to treat vitiligo; however, none in vivo study showed its ability. AIM OF THE STUDY The overall objective of the present study was to evaluate the antiinflammatory and hyperpigmentant activities of hydroethanolic (HE) extract of leaves from P. venusta in animal models of vitiligo induced by croton oil and monobenzone. MATERIALS AND METHODS The antiinflamatory and antioxidative effects of topical and oral administration of HE extract of P. venusta were evaluated in Swiss mice on edema model induced by croton oil, and further the N-acetyl-b-d-glucosaminidase (NAG) activity, cell infiltration, and cytokine and reactive species oxygen (ROS) levels. The involvement on mice pigmentation, cell infiltration and cytokine levels were evaluated on vitiligo model induced by monobenzone in C56BL/6 mice. RESULTS HE of P. venusta by gavage (300 mg/kg) reduced NAG activity in 32.5 ± 5% on mouse ear edema induced by croton oil. Similarly, cell infiltration was lower (42.3 ± 5.9%) when compared to control group, as well as interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels, in 44.1 ± 9.7%, 71.9 ± 22.2% and to basal levels, respectively. Topical treatment with HE of P. venusta (10%) diminished cell infiltration (67.7 ± 7.1%) and ROS levels (total reduction). P. venusta either by gavage (300 mg/Kg) or topically (10%) increased epidermal melanin level (116.5 ± 13% and 100 ± 16.9%, respectively), diminished dermal depigmentation (36.0 ± 6.7% and 38.2 ± 6.2%, respectively), as well as tissue TNF-α levels (68.2 ± 11.6% and 99.2 ± 12.1%, respectively) and cell infiltration (basal levels and 94.3 ± 9.17%, respectively). However, only topical treatment with HE of P. venusta altered melanin specific marker in hair follicles. CONCLUSIONS For the first time these data show that topical and oral administrations of P. venusta have significant antiinflammatory and hyperpigmentant effects, demonstrating different topical and systemic effects through two animal models. Together these models are capable to mimic several features founded in vitiligo, and the results support the ethnopharmacological use of P. venusta.
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- C G Moreira
- Department of Pharmacology, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical sciences, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
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Bonchak JG, Eby JM, Willenborg KA, Chrobak D, Henning SW, Krzywiec A, Johnson SL, Le Poole IC. Targeting melanocyte and melanoma stem cells by 8-hydroxy-2-dipropylaminotetralin. Arch Biochem Biophys 2014; 563:71-8. [PMID: 25132642 PMCID: PMC4221435 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2014.07.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2014] [Revised: 07/26/2014] [Accepted: 07/29/2014] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone (MBEH) is cytotoxic towards melanocytes. Its treatment efficacy is limited by an inability to eradicate stem cells. By contrast, 8-hydroxy-N,N-dipropyl-2-aminotetralin (8-DPAT) affects melanocyte stem cell survival. MBEH and 8-DPAT were added to melanocytes and melanoma cells to compare cytotoxicity. Stem cell content among viable cells was determined by fluorocytometry using markers CD34, Pax3, and CD271. Immunostaining was used to identify stem cells in skin explants treated with MBEH or 8-DPAT ex vivo. Mice were exposed to MBEH or 8-DPAT and scanned for depigmentation before harvesting skin. MBEH exposure prompted a relative increase in stem cells among cultured melanocytes and melanoma cells, as treatment preferentially eliminated differentiated cells and spared the stem cells. Viability of this remaining, enriched stem cell population was however rapidly reduced by exposure to 8-DPAT within melanocyte and melanoma cell cultures. In human skin explants, the abundance of melanocyte stem cells was also visibly reduced after 8-DPAT treatment, in contrast to tissue exposed to MBEH. Meanwhile, significant depigmentation of the mouse pelage and loss of differentiated melanocytes was observed in vivo in response to topical application of MBEH, but not 8-DPAT. Prolonged application of the latter agent instead appeared to effectively reduce the abundance of melanocyte stem cells in the dermis. This furthers the idea that MBEH and 8-DPAT target complementary cell populations. Results indicate that combination treatment may demonstrate superior therapeutic activity by eliminating both differentiated and tumor initiating populations.
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- Jonathan G Bonchak
- Departments of Medicine and Radiology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
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- Oncology Research Institute, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
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- Oncology Research Institute, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
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- Oncology Research Institute, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA
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- Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Aurora, IL, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MA, USA
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- Oncology Research Institute, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA; Departments of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA.
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Webb KC, Eby JM, Hariharan V, Hernandez C, Luiten RM, Le Poole IC. Enhanced bleaching treatment: opportunities for immune-assisted melanocyte suicide in vitiligo. Exp Dermatol 2014; 23:529-33. [PMID: 24840876 DOI: 10.1111/exd.12449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/14/2014] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Depigmentation in vitiligo occurs by progressive loss of melanocytes from the basal layer of the skin, and can be psychologically devastating to patients. T cell-mediated autoimmunity explains the progressive nature of this disease. Rather than being confronted with periods of rapid depigmentation and bouts of repigmentation, patients with long-standing, treatment-resistant vitiligo can undergo depigmentation treatment. The objective is to remove residual pigmentation to achieve a cosmetically acceptable result--that of skin with a uniform appearance. In the United States, only the use of mono-benzyl ether of hydroquinone (MBEH) is approved for this purpose. However, satisfactory results can take time to appear, and there is a risk of repigmentation. MBEH induces necrotic melanocyte death followed by a cytotoxic T-cell response to remaining, distant melanocytes. As cytotoxic T-cell responses are instrumental to depigmentation, we propose that combining MBEH with immune adjuvant therapies will accelerate immune-mediated melanocyte destruction to achieve faster, more definitive depigmentation than with MBEH alone. As Toll-like Receptor (TLR) agonists--imiquimod, CpG, and Heat Shock Protein 70 (HSP 70)--all support powerful Th1 responses, we propose that using MBEH in combination with these agents can achieve superior depigmentation results for vitiligo patients.
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- Kirsten C Webb
- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Mosenson JA, Flood K, Klarquist J, Eby JM, Koshoffer A, Boissy RE, Overbeck A, Tung RC, Le Poole IC. Preferential secretion of inducible HSP70 by vitiligo melanocytes under stress. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res 2014; 27:209-20. [PMID: 24354861 DOI: 10.1111/pcmr.12208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2013] [Accepted: 12/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Inducible HSP70 (HSP70i) chaperones peptides from stressed cells, protecting them from apoptosis. Upon extracellular release, HSP70i serves an adjuvant function, enhancing immune responses to bound peptides. We questioned whether HSP70i differentially protects control and vitiligo melanocytes from stress and subsequent immune responses. We compared expression of HSP70i in skin samples, evaluated the viability of primary vitiligo and control melanocytes exposed to bleaching phenols, and measured secreted HSP70i. We determined whether HSP70i traffics to melanosomes to contact immunogenic proteins by cell fractionation, western blotting, electron microscopy, and confocal microscopy. Viability of vitiligo and control melanocytes was equally affected under stress. However, vitiligo melanocytes secreted increased amounts of HSP70i in response to MBEH, corroborating with aberrant HSP70i expression in patient skin. Intracellular HSP70i colocalized with melanosomes, and more so in response to MBEH in vitiligo melanocytes. Thus, whereas either agent is cytotoxic to melanocytes, MBEH preferentially induces immune responses to melanocytes.
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- Jeffrey A Mosenson
- Departments of Pathology and Microbiology & Immunology/Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL, USA
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BACKGROUND Melanocytes involved in vitiligo may have inherent aberrations that make them vulnerable to extracellular insult. Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) has been implicated in the development and progression of vitiligo. This study was conducted to investigate the association between ACD and vitiligo. METHODS A total of 125 patients with vitiligo, who showed lesions in particular locations, onset at an older age, and/or pre-existing inflammation or pruritus, were included. Patch tests were performed using a Korean standard series. In order to investigate the association between avoidance of allergen and clinical improvement, 43 vitiligo patients who showed positive reactions to the patch test completed a questionnaire administered by telephone and self-assessed the status of their condition using a 10-point scale. RESULTS A total of 98 (78.4%) of 125 patients with vitiligo showed positive patch test reactions to at least one antigen. Although a limited number of contact allergens may have specific predilection sites, a significant association (P = 0.002, odds ratio 3.06) was found between lesions distributed on the scalp and/or hairline and a positive patch test reaction to paraphenylenediamine (PPD). A positive correlation (P = 0.03) was also detected between avoidance of allergen and improvement of vitiligo lesions. CONCLUSIONS Causative allergens of ACD may play a role in the development and/or aggravation of vitiligo.
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- Joon-Ho Lee
- Department of Dermatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dongguk University Seoul, Seoul, South KoreaMedical Science Research Center, Dongguk University Seoul, Seoul, South KoreaDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea
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Vikey A, Vikey D. Primary malignant melanoma, of head and neck: A comprehensive review of literature. Oral Oncol 2012; 48:399-403. [DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2011.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2011] [Revised: 12/20/2011] [Accepted: 12/22/2011] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Byrne KT, Turk MJ. New perspectives on the role of vitiligo in immune responses to melanoma. Oncotarget 2011; 2:684-94. [PMID: 21911918 PMCID: PMC3248219 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2011] [Accepted: 09/09/2011] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Melanoma-associated vitiligo is the best-studied example of the linkage between tumor immunity and autoimmunity. Although vitiligo is an independent positive prognostic factor for melanoma patients, the autoimmune destruction of melanocytes was long thought to be merely a side effect of robust anti-tumor immunity. However, new data reveal a key role for vitiligo in supporting T cell responses to melanoma. This research perspective reviews the history of melanoma-associated vitiligo in patients, the experimental studies that form the basis for understanding this relationship, and the unique characteristics of melanoma-specific CD8 T cells found in hosts with vitiligo. We also discuss the implications of our recent findings for the interpretation of patient responses, and the design of next-generation cancer immunotherapies.
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Affiliation(s)
- Katelyn T Byrne
- Dartmouth Medical School and the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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