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Rible GPS, Spinazzola MA, Jones RE, Constantin RU, Wang W, Dickerson AK. Dynamic Drop Penetration of Horizontally Oriented Fiber Arrays. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:13339-13354. [PMID: 38864721 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
Abstract
In this experimental study, we combine drop impact into porous media and onto a single fiber to study drop impact into fiber arrays inspired by mammalian fur coats. In our 3D-printed arrays, we vary the packing density, fiber alignment, strand cross-section, and wettability. Drops impact fibers fixed at both ends, penetrating over short periods of time by momentum and laterally spreading throughout the array. Using image analysis, we measure penetration depth and wetted width into the array. Impact Weber number and intrinsic porosity define penetration, retraction, and rebound regimes. On average, at an impact Weber number of ≈80, staggered fibers reduce penetration by 24% in hydrophilic fibers and 34% in hydrophobic fibers, and the penetration reduction percentage is expected to increase with increasing Weber number. Our results indicate that as density grows toward the density of mammalian pelts, penetration will reach a maximum value independent of drop impact velocity, thereby providing an effective rain barrier. Hydrophilicity at the densities we test, 50-150 strands/cm2, aids fiber array resistance to dynamic penetration by impacting drops through the promotion of lateral drop spreading and inhibition of drop fragmentation. Conversely, hydrophobic fibers best resist low-speed wicking. The fraction of a drop that infiltrates hydrophilic and hydrophobic fibers is nearly identical for a fixed Weber number because lateral spreading restricts the penetration depth into hydrophilic fibers but does not restrict mass infiltration. Above a critical Weber number, the entire drop mass penetrates fiber arrays regardless of strand wettability.
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- Gene Patrick S Rible
- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, United States
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, United States
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, United States
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, United States
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, United States
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- Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, United States
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He Z, Zhang Y, Liu Z, Guo T, Ai X, He Y, Hou X, Feng N. Synergistic treatment of androgenetic alopecia with follicular co-delivery of minoxidil and cedrol in metal-organic frameworks stabilized by covalently cross-linked cyclodextrins. Int J Pharm 2024; 654:123948. [PMID: 38417724 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.123948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
Abstract
Androgenetic alopecia seriously affects the physical and mental health of patients. The main clinical therapeutic agent, minoxidil tincture, is challenged by solvent irritation and dose-dependent side effects. Our recent work has identified a biosafety natural product, cedrol, that is synergistic in combination with minoxidil, thereby improving medication safety by substantially reducing the clinical dose of minoxidil. In addition, ccross-linked CD-MOF were designed as carriers for hair follicle delivery, and γ-CD in the carriers was cross-linked by diphenyl carbonate with covalent bonds to protect the CD-MOF from rapid disintegration in an aqueous environment. This improved nanocarrier has a drug loading of 25%, whereas nanocarriers increased drug delivery to the hair follicles through ratchet effect, and increased human dermal papilla cells uptake of drugs via endocytosis pathways mainly mediated by lattice proteins, energy-dependent active transport, and lipid raft-dependent, thus improved cell viability, proliferation, and migration, followed by significantly enhancing the anti-androgenetic alopecia effect, with cedrol focusing on inhibiting 5α-reductase and activating Shh/Gli pathway, and minoxidil, which up-regulated VEGF, down-regulated TGF-β, and activated ERK/AKT pathway. This drug combination provides a new therapeutic strategy for androgenetic alopecia, while the newly developed cross-linked CD-MOF has been shown to serve as a promising follicular delivery vehicle.
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- Zehui He
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
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Lin Y, Zhang Y, Cai X, He H, Yang C, Ban J, Guo B. Design and Self-Assembly of Peptide-Copolymer Conjugates into Nanoparticle Hydrogel for Wound Healing in Diabetes. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:2487-2506. [PMID: 38486937 PMCID: PMC10938256 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s452915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Background Delayed wound healing in skin injuries has become a significant problem in clinics, seriously affecting and even threatening life and health. Recently, research interest has increased in developing wound dressings containing bioactive compounds capable of improving outcomes for complex healing needs. Methods In this study, Puerarin-loaded nanoparticles (Pue-NPs) were prepared using the cell-penetrating peptide-poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (CPP-PLGA) as a drug carrier by the emulsified solvent evaporation method. Then, they were added into poly (acrylic acid) to obtain a self-assembled nanocomposite hydrogels (SANHs) drug delivery system using the co-polymerization method. The particle size, zeta potential, and micromorphology of Pue-NPs were measured; the appearance, mechanical properties, adhesive strength, and biological activity of SANHs were performed. Finally, the potential of SANHs for wound healing was further evaluated in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice. Results Pue-NPs were regularly spherical, with an average particle size of 134.57 ± 1.42 nm and a zeta potential of 2.14 ± 0.78 mV. SANHs was colorless and transparent with a honeycomb-like porous structure and had an excellent swelling ratio (917%), water vapor transmission rate (3077 g·m-2·day-1), mechanical properties (Young's modulus of 18 kPa, elongation at break of 307%), and adhesive strength (15.5 kPa). SANHs exhibited sustained release of Pue over 48h, with a cumulative release of 55.60 ± 6.01%. In vitro tests revealed that the SANHs presented a 92.22% antibacterial rate against Escherichia coli after 4h, and a 61.91% scavenging rate of 1.1-diphenyl-2-trinitrophenylhydrazine (DPPH) radical. In vivo experiments showed that SANHs accelerated wound repair by reducing the inflammatory response at the wound site, promoting angiogenesis, and facilitating epidermal regeneration and collagen deposition. Conclusion In conclusion, we successfully prepared SANHs. Our results show that SANHs have excellent performance and improves wound healing in diabetic mice model, indicating that it can be used to develop an effective strategy for the treatment of diabetic wounds.
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- Yiling Lin
- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
- The Innovation Team for Integrating Pharmacy with Entrepreneurship, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
- The Innovation Team for Integrating Pharmacy with Entrepreneurship, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Institute for Drug Control, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- The Innovation Team for Integrating Pharmacy with Entrepreneurship, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- The Innovation Team for Integrating Pharmacy with Entrepreneurship, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
- The Innovation Team for Integrating Pharmacy with Entrepreneurship, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Center of Topical Precise Drug Delivery System, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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Bodenlenz M, Yeoh T, Berstein G, Mathew S, Shah J, Banfield C, Hollingshead B, Steyn SJ, Osgood SM, Beaumont K, Kainz S, Holeček C, Trausinger G, Raml R, Birngruber T. Comparative Study of Dermal Pharmacokinetics Between Topical Drugs Using Open Flow Microperfusion in a Pig Model. Pharm Res 2024; 41:223-234. [PMID: 38158503 PMCID: PMC10879402 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-023-03645-3] [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: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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PURPOSE Accurate methods to determine dermal pharmacokinetics are important to increase the rate of clinical success in topical drug development. We investigated in an in vivo pig model whether the unbound drug concentration in the interstitial fluid as determined by dermal open flow microperfusion (dOFM) is a more reliable measure of dermal exposure compared to dermal biopsies for seven prescription or investigational drugs. In addition, we verified standard dOFM measurement using a recirculation approach and compared dosing frequencies (QD versus BID) and dose strengths (high versus low drug concentrations). METHODS Domestic pigs were topically administered seven different drugs twice daily in two studies. On day 7, drug exposures in the dermis were assessed in two ways: (1) dOFM provided the total and unbound drug concentrations in dermal interstitial fluid, and (2) clean punch biopsies after heat separation provided the total concentrations in the upper and lower dermis. RESULTS dOFM showed sufficient intra-study precision to distinguish interstitial fluid concentrations between different drugs, dose frequencies and dose strengths, and had good reproducibility between studies. Biopsy concentrations showed much higher and more variable values. Standard dOFM measurements were consistent with values obtained with the recirculation approach. CONCLUSIONS dOFM pig model is a robust and reproducible method to directly determine topical drug concentration in dermal interstitial fluid. Dermal biopsies were a less reliable measure of dermal exposure due to possible contributions from drug bound to tissue and drug associated with skin appendages.
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- Manfred Bodenlenz
- HEALTH - Institute for Biomedical Research and Technologies, Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft M.B.H, Neue Stiftingtalstrasse 2, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Pfizer Research Technology Center, 1 Portland St, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Pfizer Research Technology Center, 1 Portland St, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Pfizer Research Technology Center, 1 Portland St, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA.
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- Pfizer Research Technology Center, 1 Portland St, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Pfizer Research Technology Center, 1 Portland St, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Pfizer Research Technology Center, 1 Portland St, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Pfizer Research Technology Center, 1 Portland St, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Pfizer Research Technology Center, 1 Portland St, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- HEALTH - Institute for Biomedical Research and Technologies, Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft M.B.H, Neue Stiftingtalstrasse 2, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- HEALTH - Institute for Biomedical Research and Technologies, Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft M.B.H, Neue Stiftingtalstrasse 2, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- HEALTH - Institute for Biomedical Research and Technologies, Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft M.B.H, Neue Stiftingtalstrasse 2, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- HEALTH - Institute for Biomedical Research and Technologies, Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft M.B.H, Neue Stiftingtalstrasse 2, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- HEALTH - Institute for Biomedical Research and Technologies, Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft M.B.H, Neue Stiftingtalstrasse 2, 8010, Graz, Austria.
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Diseases affecting the hair follicle are common in domestic animals, but despite the importance of an intact skin barrier and a fully functional hair coat, knowledge about the detailed morphological features and the diversity of these complex mini-organs are often limited, although mandatory to evaluate skin biopsies with a history of alopecia. The factors that regulate the innate hair follicle formation and the postnatal hair cycle are still not completely understood in rodents, only rudimentarily known in humans, and are poorly understood in our companion animals. This review aims to summarize the current knowledge about hair follicle and hair shaft anatomy, the arrangement of hair follicles, hair follicle morphogenesis in the embryo, and the lifelong regeneration during the postnatal hair cycle in domestic animals. The role of follicular stem cells and the need for a multitude of interacting signaling events during hair follicle morphogenesis and regeneration is unquestioned. Because of the lack of state of the art methods that can be applied in rodents but are not feasible in companion animals, most of the information in this review is based on rodent studies. However, the few data from domestic animals that are available will be discussed, and it can be assumed that at least the principal molecular mechanisms are similar in rodents and other species.
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Senemar S, Kuzma BA, Ramezanli T, Ghosh P, Raney SG, Rantou E, Stagni G. Bioequivalence Evaluation of Topical Metronidazole Products Using Dermal Microdialysis in New Zealand Rabbits. AAPS PharmSciTech 2023; 24:204. [PMID: 37789133 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-023-02660-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Comparative assessment of cutaneous pharmacokinetics (cPK) by dermal microdialysis (dMD) appears to be suitable to evaluate the bioequivalence (BE) of topical dermatological drug products applied to the skin (TDDPs). Although dMD studies in the literature have reported inconclusive BE assessments, we have addressed several methodological deficiencies to improve dMD's capability to assess BE between reference (R) and approved generic (referred to as test (T)) gel and cream products of metronidazole (MTZ). The 90% confidence interval (CI) of the geometric mean ratios for the Ln(AUC0-24) and Ln(Cmax) endpoints was centered within the BE limits of 80-125%. The CIs extended outside this range as the proof-of-principle study was not statistically powered to demonstrate BE (N = 7 rabbits). A power analysis suggests that, with the variability observed in this study, 21 rabbits for the cream and 11 rabbits for the gel would be sufficient to support an evaluation of BE with the 2 probe replicates we used, and only 10 and 5 rabbits would be sufficient to power the study for the cream and gel, respectively, if 4 probe replicates are used for each treatment per rabbit. These results indicate that dMD when properly controlling variables can be used to support BE assessments for TDDPs.
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- Sharareh Senemar
- Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy, Long Island University, 75 DeKalb Ave., Brooklyn, New York, 11201, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy, Long Island University, 75 DeKalb Ave., Brooklyn, New York, 11201, USA
- Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Office of Research and Standards, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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- Office of Research and Standards, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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- Office of Research and Standards, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Biometrics VIII, Office of Biostatistics, Office of Translational Sciences, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, United States Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy, Long Island University, 75 DeKalb Ave., Brooklyn, New York, 11201, USA.
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Pereira MN, Nogueira LL, Cunha-Filho M, Gratieri T, Gelfuso GM. Methodologies to Evaluate the Hair Follicle-Targeted Drug Delivery Provided by Nanoparticles. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2002. [PMID: 37514188 PMCID: PMC10383440 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15072002] [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: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Nanotechnology has been investigated for treatments of hair follicle disorders mainly because of the natural accumulation of solid nanoparticles in the follicular openings following a topical application, which provides a drug "targeting effect". Despite the promising results regarding the therapeutic efficacy of topically applied nanoparticles, the literature has often presented controversial results regarding the targeting of hair follicle potential of nanoformulations. A closer look at the published works shows that study parameters such as the type of skin model, skin sections analyzed, employed controls, or even the extraction methodologies differ to a great extent among the studies, producing either unreliable results or precluding comparisons altogether. Hence, the present study proposes to review different skin models and methods for quantitative and qualitative analysis of follicular penetration of nano-entrapped drugs and their influence on the obtained results, as a way of providing more coherent study protocols for the intended application.
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- Maíra N Pereira
- Laboratory of Food, Drug, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), School of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food, Drug, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), School of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food, Drug, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), School of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food, Drug, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), School of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Food, Drug, and Cosmetics (LTMAC), School of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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Khaveh N, Schachler K, Berghöfer J, Jung K, Metzger J. Altered hair root gene expression profiles highlight calcium signaling and lipid metabolism pathways to be associated with curly hair initiation and maintenance in Mangalitza pigs. Front Genet 2023; 14:1184015. [PMID: 37351343 PMCID: PMC10282778 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2023.1184015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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Hair types have been under strong targeted selection in domestic animals for their impact on skin protection, thermoregulation and exterior morphology, and subsequent economic importance. In pigs, a very special hair phenotype was observed in Mangalitza, who expresses a thick coat of curly bristles and downy hair. Two breed-specific missense variants in TRPM2 and CYP4F3 were suggested to be associated with the Mangalitza pig's hair shape due to their role in hair follicle morphogenesis reported for human and mice. However, the mechanism behind this expression of a curly hair type is still unclear and needs to be explored. In our study, hair shafts were measured and investigated for the curvature of the hair in Mangalitza and crossbreeds in comparison to straight-coated pigs. For molecular studies, hair roots underwent RNA sequencing for a differential gene expression analysis using DESeq2. The output matrix of normalized counts was then used to construct weighted gene co-expression networks. The resulting hair root gene expression profiles highlighted 454 genes to be significantly differentially expressed for initiation of curly hair phenotype in newborn Mangalitza piglets versus post-initiation in later development. Furthermore, 2,554 genes showed a significant differential gene expression in curly hair in comparison to straight hair. Neither TRPM2 nor CYP4F3 were identified as differentially expressed. Incidence of the genes in weighted co-expression networks associated with TRPM2 and CYP4F3, and prominent interactions of subsequent proteins with lipids and calcium-related pathways suggested calcium signaling and/or lipid metabolism as essential players in the induction of the curly hair as well as an ionic calcium-dependency to be a prominent factor for the maintenance of this phenotype. Subsequently, our study highlights the complex interrelations and dependencies of mutant genes TRPM2 and CYP4F3 and associated gene expression patterns, allowing the initiation of curly hair type during the development of a piglet as well as the maintenance in adult individuals.
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- Nadia Khaveh
- Research Group Veterinary Functional Genomics, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, Berlin, Germany
- Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Research Group Veterinary Functional Genomics, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Research Group Veterinary Functional Genomics, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, Berlin, Germany
- Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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Cupitra NI, León-Rodríguez J, Calderón JC, Narvaez-Sanchez R. The pig is a better model than the rabbit or rat for studying the pathophysiology of human mesenteric arteries. Microvasc Res 2023; 147:104494. [PMID: 36731768 DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2023.104494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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AIMS Animal models are essential to investigate cardiovascular pathophysiology and pharmacology, but phylogenetic diversity makes it necessary to identify the model with vasculature most similar to that of humans. METHODS AND RESULTS In this study, we compared the mesenteric arteries of humans, pigs, rabbits and rats in terms of the i) evolutionary changes in the amino acid sequences of α1 and β2 adrenoceptors; M1, M2, and M3 muscarinic receptors; and bradykinin (BKR) and thromboxane-prostanoid (TP) receptors, through bioinformatics tools; ii) expression of α1, β2, M1, M3 and TP receptors in each tunica, as assessed by immunofluorescence; and iii) reactivity to receptor-dependent and independent contractile agonists and relaxants, by performing organ bath assays. Phylogenetically, pigs showed the highest degree of evolutionary closeness to humans for all receptors, and with the exception of BKR, rabbits presented the greatest evolutionary difference compared to humans, pigs and rats. The expression of the measured receptors in the three vascular tunica in pigs was most similar to that in humans. Using a one-way ANOVA to determine the differences in vascular reactivity, we found that the reactivity of pigs was the most similar to that of humans in terms of sensitivity (pD2) and maximum effect of vascular reactivity (Emax) to KCl, phenylephrine, isoproterenol and carbachol. CONCLUSIONS The pig is a better vascular model than the rabbit or rat to extrapolate results to human mesenteric arteries. Comparative vascular studies have implications for understanding the evolutionary history of different species. TRANSLATIONAL PERSPECTIVE The presented findings are useful for identifying an animal model with a vasculature that is similar to that of humans. This information is important to extrapolate, with greater precision, the findings in arterial pathophysiology or pharmacology from animal models to the healthy or diseased human being.
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- Nelson Ivan Cupitra
- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Group-PHYSIS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
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- University Hospital "IPS Universitaria" - Trauma and Surgery Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Group-PHYSIS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Group-PHYSIS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia.
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Biondo NE, Argenta DF, Caon T. A Comparative Analysis of Biological and Synthetic Skin Models for Drug Transport Studies. Pharm Res 2023; 40:1209-1221. [PMID: 36959412 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-023-03499-9] [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: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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Ethical restrictions as well as practical or economic issues related to use of animal and human skin has been the main reason the growth in the number of investigations with alternative models. Reconstructed skin models, for example, have been useful to evaluate the in vitro toxicity of compounds; however, these models usually overestimate the amount of drug permeated due to impaired barrier properties. In this review, the performance of synthetic and biological skin models in transport studies was compared by considering two compounds with different physicochemical properties. The advantages and limitations of each skin model are discussed in detail. Although synthetic and reconstructed skin models have shown to be useful in the formulation optimization step, they present many limitations: (1) impaired barrier properties; (2) lack of follicular transport; (3) no metabolism in synthetic membranes; (4) differences in terms of lipid organization; (5) more affected by formulation constituents. Therefore, animal and human tissues should still be prioritized in drug transport studies until new advances in alternative models are achieved. Investigations of the impact of cell-culture conditions on skin formation, in turn, bring perspectives related to the development of unhealthy/injured skin models (an aspect that still deserves attention).
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- Nicole Esposto Biondo
- Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Reitor João David Ferreira Lima, S/N - Trindade, Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Reitor João David Ferreira Lima, S/N - Trindade, Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Reitor João David Ferreira Lima, S/N - Trindade, Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil.
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A Mathematical Approach Using Strat-M ® to Predict the Percutaneous Absorption of Chemicals under Finite Dose Conditions. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14071370. [PMID: 35890266 PMCID: PMC9318111 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14071370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Estimation of the percutaneous absorption is essential for the safety assessment of cosmetic and dermopharmaceutical products. Currently, an artificial membrane, Strat-M®, has been focused on as the tool which could obtain the permeation parameters close to the skin-derived values. Nevertheless, few practical methodologies using the permeation parameters for assessing percutaneous absorption under in-use conditions are available. In the present study, based on Fick's first law of diffusion, a novel mathematical model incorporating the permeation parameters as well as considering the water evaporation (Teva) was constructed. Then, to evaluate the applicability domain of our model in the case where Strat-M®-derived parameters were used, the permeation parameters were compared between the skin from edible porcine and Strat-M®. Regarding chemicals (-0.2 ≤ Log Kow ≤ 2.0), their permeation profiles were equivalent between Strat-M® and porcine skin. Therefore, for these chemicals, the percutaneous absorption was calculated using our model with the permeation parameters obtained using Strat-M® and the Teva determined by measuring the solution weight. The calculated values revealed a good correlation to the values obtained using porcine skin in finite dose experiments, suggesting that our mathematical approach with Strat-M® would be useful for the future safety assessment of cosmetic and dermopharmaceutical products.
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LeFors JE, Anderson LM, Hanson MA, Raiciulescu S. Assessment of 2 Hair Removal Methods in New Zealand White Rabbits ( Oryctolagus cuniculus). JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE : JAALAS 2022; 61:296-303. [PMID: 35227364 PMCID: PMC9137288 DOI: 10.30802/aalas-jaalas-21-000110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Rabbits are frequently used as surgical models in research. However, studies assessing the effects of various hair removal methods on wound healing and surgical site infection (SSI) in rabbits are sparse. Here we evaluated the effects of 2 hair removal methods-clipping with electric clippers and using a commercial depilatory agent-on wound healing and SSI as assessed via wound scoring and histology. Incisions were assigned ASEPSIS scores on days 3 and 7. To assess whether the hair removal methods influenced aseptic preparation, swabs for bacterial culture were obtained just after hair removal on day 0, after aseptic skin preparation on day 0, and on day 1. For histopathologic assessment, full-thickness punch biopsies were obtained on days 0, 1, 3, 7, and 21. Histopathology revealed significant differences between the 2 methods, with the depilatory method having consistently higher scores (that is, more abnormalities). We conclude that for a surgical preparation regimen, clipping is safer, more efficacious, and less traumatic to tissues in rabbits.
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- Pathology, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring, MD
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- Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD
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Olkowska E, Gržinić G. Skin models for dermal exposure assessment of phthalates. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 295:133909. [PMID: 35143861 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Phthalates are a class of compounds that have found widespread use in industrial applications, in particular in the polymer, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. While ingestion, and to a lesser degree inhalation, have been considered as the major exposure routes, especially for higher molecular weight phthalates, dermal exposure is an important route for lower weight phthalates such as diethyl phthalate (DEP). Assessing the dermal permeability of such compounds is of great importance for evaluating the impact and toxicity of such compounds in humans. While human skin is still the best model for studying dermal permeation, availability, cost and ethical concerns may preclude or restrict its use. A range of alternative models has been developed over time to substitute for human skin, especially in the early phases of research. These include ex vivo animal skin, human reconstructed skin and artificial skin models. While the results obtained using such alternative models correlate to a lesser or greater degree with those from in vivo human studies, the use of such models is nevertheless vital in dermal permeation research. This review discusses the alternative skin models that are available, their use in phthalate permeation studies and possible new avenues of phthalate research using skin models that have not been used so far.
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- Ewa Olkowska
- Department of Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Gdansk, Debowa Str. 23A, 80-204, Gdansk, Poland.
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- Department of Environmental Toxicology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Gdansk, Debowa Str. 23A, 80-204, Gdansk, Poland
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Öhnstedt E, Lofton Tomenius H, Frank P, Roos S, Vågesjö E, Phillipson M. Accelerated Wound Healing in Minipigs by On-Site Production and Delivery of CXCL12 by Transformed Lactic Acid Bacteria. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14020229. [PMID: 35213962 PMCID: PMC8876577 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14020229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Non-healing wounds are a growing medical problem and result in considerable suffering. The lack of pharmaceutical treatment options reflects the multistep wound healing process, and the complexity of both translation and assessment of treatment efficacy. We previously demonstrated accelerated healing of full-thickness wounds in mice following topical application of the probiotic bacteria Limosilactobacillus reuteri R2LC transformed to express CXCL12. In this study, safety and biological effects of a freeze-dried formulation of CXCL12-producing L. reuteri (ILP100) were investigated in induced full-thickness wounds in minipigs, and different wound healing evaluation methods (macroscopic, planimetry, 2D-photographs, 3D-scanning, ultrasound) were compared. We found that treatment with ILP100 was safe and accelerated healing, as granulation tissue filled wound cavities 1 day faster in treated compared to untreated/placebo-treated wounds. Furthermore, evaluation using planimetry resulted in 1.5 days faster healing than using 2D photographs of the same wounds, whereas the areas measured using 2D photographs were smaller compared to those obtained from 3D scans accounting for surface curvatures, whereas ultrasound imaging enabled detailed detection of thin epithelial layers. In conclusion, topical administration of the drug candidate ILP100 warrants further clinical development as it was proven to be safe and to accelerate healing using different evaluation methods in minipigs.
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- Emelie Öhnstedt
- Department of Medical Cell Biology, Uppsala University, 751 23 Uppsala, Sweden; (E.Ö.); (H.L.T.); (E.V.)
- Ilya Pharma AB, Dag Hammarskjölds Väg, 752 37 Uppsala, Sweden;
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- Department of Medical Cell Biology, Uppsala University, 751 23 Uppsala, Sweden; (E.Ö.); (H.L.T.); (E.V.)
- Ilya Pharma AB, Dag Hammarskjölds Väg, 752 37 Uppsala, Sweden;
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- Ilya Pharma AB, Dag Hammarskjölds Väg, 752 37 Uppsala, Sweden;
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- Department of Molecular Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 756 51 Uppsala, Sweden;
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- Department of Medical Cell Biology, Uppsala University, 751 23 Uppsala, Sweden; (E.Ö.); (H.L.T.); (E.V.)
- Ilya Pharma AB, Dag Hammarskjölds Väg, 752 37 Uppsala, Sweden;
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- Department of Medical Cell Biology, Uppsala University, 751 23 Uppsala, Sweden; (E.Ö.); (H.L.T.); (E.V.)
- The Science for Life Laboratory, Uppsala University, 752 37 Uppsala, Sweden
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Ogunjimi AT, Chahud F, Lopez RFV. Isotretinoin-Delonix polymeric nanoparticles: Potentials for skin follicular targeting in acne treatment. Int J Pharm 2021; 610:121217. [PMID: 34688848 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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In acne management, oral isotretinoin (IST) is associated with various untoward systemic effects, while its topical formulation has irritation side effects. Delonix (DLX) is a natural galactomannan derived from Delonix regia seed that can fabricate nanoparticles for topical skin delivery. This study aims to develop IST-DLX nanoparticles and assess their prospects for acne treatment. Fluorescent-DLX nanoparticles (made with a lipophilic BODIPY dye) or IST-DLX nanoparticles were prepared and characterized. BODIPY-DLX nanoparticles' skin distribution and IST-DLX nanoparticles' in-vitro targeting were assessed in pig ear skin, inflammatory modulation was assessed in AMJ-2 macrophage cells, while skin penetration and irritation were assessed in Wistar rats. IST-DLX nanoparticles had ≈230 nm, negative zeta potential, and ≈30% encapsulation efficiency. Confocal showed BODIPY in DLX nanoparticles accumulated in hair follicles as compared to BODIPY solution. IST-DLX nanoparticles released ≈37% IST over 48 h and increased IST 3-fold in hair follicles compared to IST solution. IST-DLX nanoparticles suppressed IL-6 expression in cells and reduced photo-irritation in Wistar rats compared to IST solution. In conclusion, IST-DLX nanoparticles may target and deliver adequate IST to skin layers associated with acne, avoid systemic penetration, modulate inflammatory pathogenic acne stage and prevent IST topical photo-irritation.
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- Abayomi Tolulope Ogunjimi
- University of São Paulo, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- University of São Paulo, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
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Costa C, Cavaco-Paulo A, Matamá T. Mapping hair follicle-targeted delivery by particle systems: What has science accomplished so far? Int J Pharm 2021; 610:121273. [PMID: 34763036 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The importance of the hair follicle in the process of cutaneous drug penetration has been established since this skin appendage was recognized as an entry point for topically applied substances. A comprehensive review on the hair follicle as a target per se is here provided, exploring the current knowledge on both targeted regions and delivery systems that take advantage of this permeation route. The follicular penetration is a complex process, whose effectiveness and efficiency strongly depends on a diversity of different factors including follicular density and size, activity status of hair follicles and physicochemical properties of the topically applied substances. Nanocarriers represent a heterogeneous assembly of molecules organized into particles and they have revolutionized drug delivery in several areas of medicine, pharmacology and cosmetics. As they possess an inherent ability to use the follicular route, they are reviewed here having in perspective the hair follicle zones that they are able to reach as reported. In this way, a follicular road map for the different delivery systems was compiled to assist as a guiding tool for those that have interest in the development and/or application of such delivery systems for hair and skin treatment or care.
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- Cristiana Costa
- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
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- CEB - Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
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Microdialysis on Ex Vivo Porcine Ear Skin Can Validly Study Dermal Penetration including the Fraction of Transfollicular Penetration-Demonstrated on Caffeine Nanocrystals. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11092387. [PMID: 34578703 PMCID: PMC8471563 DOI: 10.3390/nano11092387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Common ex vivo methods for penetration investigations often fail to monitor transfollicular penetration appropriately. In the present investigation, the validity of dermal microdialysis on the ex vivo porcine ear skin to investigate penetration kinetics, including transfollicular penetration, was studied. In setup A, a caffeine nanocrystal formulation was compared to a non-particular caffeine gel formulation. In setup B, two caffeine nanocrystal formulations of different sizes (200 nm, 700 nm) were compared to each other. Microdialysis samples were collected for 46 h. After sampling, the skin layers were separated, homogenized, and caffeine was quantified in all samples. In setup A the area under the curve (AUC) after crystal gel formulation application was 12 times higher than after non-particular formulation application. Setup B showed an increased AUC of 42% in the microdialysis data when the 700 nm caffeine crystals were applied compared to the 200 nm crystals. The microdialysis data was supported by the separation, homogenization and extraction data. Microdialysis performed on ex vivo porcine ear skin is a novel experimental setup. It is of high interest for further investigations since it is able to also capture the impact of follicular and transfollicular penetration kinetics as no other ex vivo setup can.
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The Biointegration of a Porcine Acellular Dermal Matrix in a Novel Radiated Breast Reconstruction Model. Ann Plast Surg 2021; 84:S417-S423. [PMID: 32040000 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ideal acellular dermal matrices (ADM) for breast reconstruction exhibit native extracellular matrix (ECM) structure to allow rapid biointegration and appropriate mechanical properties for desired clinical outcomes. In a novel in vivo model of irradiated breast reconstruction, we describe the cellular and vascular ingrowth of Artia, a porcine product chemically prepared to mimic the biomechanics of human ADM, with retained natural ECM structure to encourage cellular ingrowth. METHODS Utilizing the murine dorsal skinfold model, Artia was implanted into 16 C57bl/6 mice. Eight of the mice received a single dose 35 Gy radiation to the skin, followed by 12 weeks to produce radiation fibrosis and 8 mice served as nonradiated controls. Real-time photoacoustic microscopy of vascular integration and oxygen saturation within the ADM were made over 14 days. At 21 days, vascular ingrowth (CD31), fibroblast scar tissue formation (alpha smooth-muscle actin α-SMA, vimentin), and macrophage function (M2/M1 ratio) were evaluated. Scanning electron microscopy images of Artia were produced to help interpret the potential orientation of cellular and vascular ingrowth. RESULTS Repeated photoacoustic microscopy imaging demonstrated vascular ingrowth increasing over 14 days, with a commensurate increase in oxygen saturation within both radiated and nonradiated ADM-albeit at an insignificantly lower rate in the radiated group. By day 21, robust CD31 staining was seen that was insignificantly greater in the nonradiated group. Of the fibroblast markers, vimentin expression was significantly greater in the radiated group (P < 0.05). Macrophage lineage phenotype was consistent with remodeling physiology in both radiated and nonradiated groups. Scanning electron microscopy demonstrated transversely organized collagen fibrils with natural porous ECM structure to allow cellular ingrowth. CONCLUSIONS Artia demonstrates appropriate biointegration, with increased oxygen saturation by 14 days, consistent with the performance of other collagen substrates in this model. Radiation fibrosis resulted in higher vimentin expression yet did not impact macrophage phenotype while only modestly decreasing Artia biointegration suggesting that ADM may have a role in reconstructive efforts in a radiated setting. Taken together with its enhanced biomechanics, this porcine ADM product is well poised to be clinically applicable to breast reconstruction.
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Zambrano A, Klein AL, Patzelt A. Analysis of the morphometric parameters of pig ear hair follicles. Skin Res Technol 2021; 27:730-738. [PMID: 33606308 DOI: 10.1111/srt.13008] [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: 10/13/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Porcine ear skin is used in studies of percutaneous penetration as a substitute for human skin. The objective of the present study was to determine the structure of the hair follicles on the dorsal area of porcine ear skin and make a morphometric comparison with the hair follicles of human skin. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sections of frozen biopsies were cut vertically to the skin surface in longitudinal sections using a cryotome and were investigated using microscopy. For each hair follicle, various parameters were determined. RESULTS The follicular density in porcine ear skin varies according to the area studied, and the length of most of the follicles was approximately 1458 ± 286 μm. The size of the follicular orifice was also determined in a total of 305 follicles. It showed a diameter of roughly 113 ± 43 μm. CONCLUSION The results showed a very good similarity between human and pig hair follicles. Therefore, porcine ear skin can be considered as a very suitable model of human skin in dermal and especially follicular penetration studies.
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- Alexandra Zambrano
- Department of Dermatology Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Geniposide, a Principal Component of Gardeniae Fructus, Protects Skin from Diesel Exhaust Particulate Matter-Induced Oxidative Damage. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:8847358. [PMID: 33603823 PMCID: PMC7872751 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8847358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Gardeniae Fructus (GF) is the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis and is traditionally prescribed to treat pyogenic infections and skin ulcers. This study investigated the protective effects of GF and the underlying mechanism responsible for these effects on diesel exhaust particulate matter- (DEP-) induced skin damage. The protective effects of an ethanolic extract of GF (GFE) and its constituents (geniposidic acid, gardenoside, geniposide, chlorogenic acid, and genipin) were examined by analyzing reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, apoptosis, and tight junction (TJ) protein expression in HaCaT cells. Treatment with GFE dose-dependently inhibited intracellular ROS production and apoptosis by regulating the protein expressions of Bax, Bcl-2, and cytochrome C in DEP-stimulated (100 μg/ml) HaCaT cells. Mechanistic studies revealed that the protective effects of GFE were related to its activation of Nrf2 and HO-1 signaling in HaCaT cells. Geniposide, a main constituent of GFE, enhanced the expression of occludin in DEP-stimulated HaCaT cells. Furthermore, topical application of geniposide reduced the expressions of 8-OHdG and Bax and increased the expression of occludin in the dorsal skin lesions of DEP-stimulated mice. Gardeniae Fructus and its main component geniposide are potential candidates for the repair of DEP-induced skin damage due to their antioxidant and antiapoptotic activities.
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Busch L, Avlasevich Y, Zwicker P, Thiede G, Landfester K, Keck CM, Meinke MC, Darvin ME, Kramer A, Müller G, Kerscher M, Lademann J, Patzelt A. Release of the model drug SR101 from polyurethane nanocapsules in porcine hair follicles triggered by LED-derived low dose UVA light. Int J Pharm 2021; 597:120339. [PMID: 33545278 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Hair follicles (HFs) are important drug delivery targets for the therapy of miscellaneous skin diseases and for skin antisepsis. Furthermore, HFs significantly contribute to drug delivery of topically applied substances. Nanoparticulate systems are excellently suited for follicular drug delivery as they entail the opportunity of directed drug transport into HFs. Moreover, they involve the possibility of an intrafollicular drug release initiated by extrinsic or intrinsic trigger mechanisms. In this study, we present a novel preclinical model for an anatomically and temporally targeted intrafollicular drug release. In vitro release kinetics of the model drug sulforhodamine 101 (SR101) from newly synthesized ultraviolet A (UVA)-responsive polyurethane nanocapsules (NCs) were investigated by fluorescence spectroscopy. Low power density UVA radiation provided by a UVA light emitting diode (LED) induced a drug release of over 50% after 2 min. We further utilized confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) to investigate follicular penetration as well as intrafollicular drug release on an ex vivo porcine ear skin model. UVA-responsive degradation of the NCs at a mean follicular penetration depth of 509 ± 104 µm ensured liberation of SR101 in the right place and at the right time. Thus, for the first time a UVA-triggered drug release from NCs within HFs was demonstrated in the present study. Cytotoxicity tests revealed that NCs synthesized with isophorone diisocyanate show sufficient biocompatibility after UVA-induced cleavage. A considerable and controllable release of various water-soluble therapeutics could be reached by means of the presented system without risking any radiation-related tissue damage. Therefore, the implementation of the presented system into clinical routine, e.g. for preoperative antisepsis of HFs, appears very promising.
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- Loris Busch
- Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany; Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
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- Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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Wang J, Sui J, Mao C, Li X, Chen X, Liang C, Wang X, Wang SH, Jia C. Identification of Key Pathways and Genes Related to the Development of Hair Follicle Cycle in Cashmere Goats. Genes (Basel) 2021; 12:genes12020180. [PMID: 33513983 PMCID: PMC7911279 DOI: 10.3390/genes12020180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The development of hair follicle in cashmere goats shows significant periodic change, as with mice and humans. However, for cashmere goat with double-coat, the periodic change may be due to other regulatory molecules and signal pathways. To understand the mechanism of periodic development of hair follicle, we performed a weighted gene coexpression network analysis (WGCNA) to mine key genes and establish an interaction network by utilizing the NCBI public dataset. Ten coexpression modules, including 7689 protein-coding genes, were constructed by WGCNA, six of which are considered to be significantly related to the development of the hair follicle cycle. A functional enrichment analysis for each model showed that they are closely related to ECM- receptor interaction, focal adhesion, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, estrogen signaling pathway, and so on. Combined with the analysis of differential expressed genes, 12 hub genes from coexpression modules were selected as candidate markers, i.e., COL1A1, C1QTNF6, COL1A2, AQP3, KRTAP3-1, KRTAP11-1, FA2H, NDUFS5, DERL2, MRPL14, ANTKMT and XAB2, which might be applied to improve cashmere production.
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Hong SE, Kim JH. The relationship of human acellular dermal matrix thickness on complication rate and patient-reported outcomes in implant-based immediate breast reconstruction. Gland Surg 2021; 10:90-100. [PMID: 33633966 DOI: 10.21037/gs-20-534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background As it can be said that prosthetic breast reconstruction has been increased by the use of acellular dermal matrices (ADMs), ADMs are widely used in implant reconstruction. A large variety types of ADMs are now produced, but there is a paucity of data comparing the ADM products directly. We evaluated the effects of ADM thickness on complication rates and patient satisfaction after dual-plane subpectoral ADM-assisted implant breast reconstruction. Methods A retrospective study of patients who underwent immediate implant breast reconstruction using ADM was performed. We compared clinical course and postoperative outcomes for two ADM groups with different thicknesses [thin ADMs, 0.6-1.5 mm (group 1) vs. thick ADMs, 1.5-3.0 mm (group 2)] based on the incidence of complications and the duration of drainage. Patient satisfaction was also evaluated using the Breast Questionnaire (BREAST-Q), 6 months after surgery. Results A total of 51 patients were included in the study (group 1, n=21; group 2, n=30). Patient demographics were similar between the two groups, and no difference in postoperative complication rate (P>0.05) and Jackson-Pratt (JP) drainage durations (P>0.05). On regression analysis, ADM thickness was not an independent factor for any complication subtype. There were also no significant differences in BREAST-Q results, across all metrics, between the study groups. Conclusions In dual plane subpectoral implant placement breast reconstruction with an inferior ADM-sling, the thickness of ADM was not a factor in determining postoperative complications and patient satisfaction. Therefore, it is possible to select the thickness according to the surgeon's preference.
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- Seung Eun Hong
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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Schneider-Rauber G, Argenta DF, Caon T. Emerging Technologies to Target Drug Delivery to the Skin - the Role of Crystals and Carrier-Based Systems in the Case Study of Dapsone. Pharm Res 2020; 37:240. [PMID: 33169237 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-020-02951-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Dapsone (DAP) is a long-established molecule that remains a promising therapeutic agent for various diseases mainly because it combines antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities. Its oral application, however, is limited by the dose-dependent hematological side effects that may rise from systemic exposure. As an alternative to overcome this limitation, the administration of DAP to the skin has witnessed prominent interest in the past 20 years, particularly when applied to the treatment of dermatological disorders. In this review, all technological strategies proposed to the topical delivery of DAP are presented. Most of the reported studies have been devoted to the clinical use and safety of a gel formulation containing both solubilized and microcrystalline drug, however, the technological characteristics of such preparation are still missing. In parallel, the incorporation of DAP into vesicular and particulate carriers (e.g. nano- and microemulsions, niosomes, invasomes, bilosomes, cubosomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, polymeric nanocapsules and polymer-lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles) appears to be an alternative to provide greater drug release control, enhanced drug solubilization and follicular targeting. Indeed, the main application of DAP topical formulations reported in the literature was the treatment of acne vulgaris, a disease located in the hair follicle. Other diseases affecting different regions of the skin (e.g. cutaneous lupus erythematosus and cutaneous leishmaniasis), however, may also benefit from a topical therapeutic regimen containing DAP. Therefore, the investigation of appendageal route in comparison to passive transmembrane diffusion as a function of targeted disease, as well as pharmacokinetic studies, are perspectives highlighted herein. Such studies may drive future efforts towards the rational development of safe and effective technologies to deliver DAP to the skin. Graphical abstract.
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- Gabriela Schneider-Rauber
- Postgraduate Program in Pharmacy (PGFar), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Trindade, SC, 88040-900, Florianopolis, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmacy (PGFar), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Trindade, SC, 88040-900, Florianopolis, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Pharmacy (PGFar), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Trindade, SC, 88040-900, Florianopolis, Brazil.
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Prawira AY, Novelina S, Farida WR, Darusman HS, Warita K, Agungpriyono S, Hosaka YZ. Localization of uncoupling protein 1 (UCP-1) in the sebaceous gland of the dorsal region in the Sunda porcupine (Hystrix javanica). J Vet Med Sci 2020; 82:1729-1733. [PMID: 33055467 PMCID: PMC7804037 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.20-0412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Uncoupling protein 1 (UCP-1) was believed to be an exclusive protein found in the brown adipose tissue of small rodents and humans; however, recent studies show that the expression of UCP-1 protein has been found in the sebaceous glands of the mouse tail and human skin. There are a few reports about the presence of UCP-1 in the sebaceous glands of other rodents, such as the Sunda porcupine (Hystrix javanica), a wild spiny rodent commonly found in Indonesia with a large sebaceous gland. The aim of this study was to identify the presence of UCP-1 in the sebaceous glands on the skin of the Sunda porcupine. The skin from three regions (thoracodorsal, lumbosacral and apex caudal) of eight adult Sunda porcupines was used to detect UCP-1-immunopositive cells through immunohistochemistry. All three regions were found immunopositive to anti-UCP-1 antibody in the sebaceous gland of quill and hair follicles, and the epidermal layer in quill and hair follicles with various intensities. The result of immunohistochemistry revealed that the thoracodorsal and apex caudal region was the most intense immunoreaction followed by the lumbosacral region. These findings proved that the presence of UCP-1 was also identified in the sebaceous glands of other rodent (Hystrix javanica) and regions of the body, which has not been reported previously.
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- Andhika Yudha Prawira
- Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Zoology Division, Research Center for Biology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Cibinong 16911, Indonesia
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia.,Primate Research Center, IPB University, Bogor 16151, Indonesia
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University, Tottori 680-8553 Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University, Tottori 680-8553 Japan
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Klein AL, Lubda M, Skov PS, Vogt A, Keck CM, Lademann J, Beckers I, von Hagen J, Patzelt A. Investigation of transfollicular caffeine penetration using microdialysis on ex vivo porcine ear skin. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2020; 157:1-8. [PMID: 33022388 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2020.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The aim of this study was to develop an ex vivo method that allows to quantify the transfollicular penetration of topically applied substances by combining microdialysis and selective follicular closure with varnish. An experimental setup with three skin areas on ex vivo intact porcine ear skin was designed (varnish on hair follicle, varnish next to hair follicle, no varnish). On each area, 10 µl/cm2 caffeine-hydroxyethyl-cellulose-gel was applied. Samples were collected for 22 h by microdialysis. After sampling, the skin layers were separated, homogenized and caffeine was quantified by high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) in all samples. Potential impact of the varnish placed next to the follicle by tension on the follicle during the drying process was monitored by a microscopic setup and could be excluded. The microdialysis and homogenization study showed a significantly reduced penetration of caffeine when the hair follicles were closed. In areas with open hair follicles caffeine was detected already in the first ten minutes after application. The reported novel combination of two methods is suitable to investigate ex vivo transfollicular penetration. Possible impact of the closure material in the control area can be ruled out by adjusting the design of the control area in future studies.
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- Anna Lena Klein
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Department of Dermatology Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany.
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- RefLab ApS, Copenhagen, Denmark; Odense Research Center for Anaphylaxis (ORCA), Department of Dermatology and Allergy Center, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Department of Dermatology Venereology and Allergology, Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Department of Dermatology Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Department of Dermatology Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
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Midander K, Schenk L, Julander A. A novel approach to monitor skin permeation of metals in vitro. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2020; 115:104693. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2020.104693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Revised: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Prawira AY, Hosaka YZ, Novelina S, Farida WR, Darusman HS, Agungpriyono S. Morphological evaluation of polysaccharide content and collagen composition during cutaneous wound healing in the Sunda porcupine (Hystrix javanica). J Vet Med Sci 2020; 82:506-515. [PMID: 32213731 PMCID: PMC7273595 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.19-0603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Wound healing in the Sunda porcupine is believed to occur quickly, although the wound is large and severe. Wound enclosure involves many processes to restore the lost or damaged skin
structure where conjugated polysaccharide-protein and collagen, as the main components deposited in wound tissue to restore it. The aim of this study was to evaluate alteration of
polysaccharide contents and collagen in untreated full-thickness wound healing in the thoracodorsal and lumbosacral regions in the Sunda porcupines. Histological analysis was performed by
periodic acid Schiff, alcian blue pH 2.5, picrosirius red staining method and Low Vacuum Scanning Electron Microscope (LV-SEM) imaging to obtain the fundamental data of healing process.
Wound healing began with re-epithelization followed by progressive wound contraction with 4 overlapping stages in about 30–50 days until the wound closed (21–30 days in thoracodorsal and
30–50 days in lumbosacral). Neutral polysaccharide was more widely distributed compared to the acid polysaccharide in almost all stages of wound healing. The ratio of collagen I to III
appeared to be higher in the thoracodorsal region than the lumbosacral region during healing process. LV-SEM imaging showed changes in connective tissue structure in the wound border and
granulation tissue which appeared abundant and mixed of thin and thick fiber. In conclusion, cutaneous full thickness wound healing in the Sunda porcupine occurred faster in the
thoracodorsal region, which might be correlated to the role of neutral polysaccharide and a high ratio of collagen I to III.
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- Andhika Yudha Prawira
- Department of Anatomy Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Anatomy, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University, Tottori 680-8550, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Zoology Division, Research Center for Biology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Cibinong 16911, Indonesia
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- Department of Anatomy Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia.,Primate Research Center, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Department of Anatomy Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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CRISPR/Cas9-mediated Disruption of Fibroblast Growth Factor 5 in Rabbits Results in a Systemic Long Hair Phenotype by Prolonging Anagen. Genes (Basel) 2020; 11:genes11030297. [PMID: 32168764 PMCID: PMC7140871 DOI: 10.3390/genes11030297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Hair growth and morphology are generally regulated by the hair cycle in mammals. Fibroblast Growth Factor 5 (FGF5), which is a hair cycle regulator, has a role in regulating the hair cycle during the transition from the anagen phase to the catagen phase, and a hereditary long hair phenotype has been widely reported when FGF5 is mutated in humans and other species. However, there has been no such report in rabbits. Thus, the first exon of rabbit FGF5 was disrupted by the CRISPR/Cas9 system, and the phenotype of FGF5-/- rabbits was characterized while using hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, immunohistochemistry, quantitative PCR, scanning electron microscopy, and western blotting. The results showed a significant and systemic long hair phenotype in the FGF5-/- rabbits, which indicated that FGF5 is a negative regulator of hair growth. In addition, a decreased diameter of the fiber and a higher area proportion of hair follicle clusters were determined in FGF5-/- rabbits as compared with the WT rabbits. Further investigation verified that prolonging the anagen phase in rabbits, with decreased BMP2/4 pathway signaling and increased VERSICAN pathway signaling, caused the systemic long hair phenotype. Taken together, these results indicate a systemic long hair phenotype by prolonging anagen in FGF5-/- rabbits, which could be widely used for Fur production and an ideal model for studying the mechanism of long hair in the future.
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Introduction: The improvement of percutaneous absorption represents a clear dermatopharmaceutical aim. Recently, the hair follicle was recognized to be an important penetration pathway. Especially nanoparticles show an enhanced intrafollicular penetration and can be utilized to target specific cell populations within the hair follicle.Areas covered: The present review briefly summarizes the recent advances in follicular drug delivery of nanoparticles. Moreover, the particularities of the hair follicle as a penetration pathway are summarized which include its structure and specific barrier properties. Recently, the mechanism of the follicular penetration process has been clarified.In the meantime, different strategies have been developed to successfully improve follicular drug delivery of nanoparticles. One approach is to equip the nanocarriers with a triggered release system enabling them to release their drug load at the right time and place.Expert opinion: Follicular drug delivery with smart nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems represents a promising approach to increase the percutaneous absorption of topically applied substances. Although technical achievements and efficacy proofs concerning an increased penetration of substances are already available, the practical implementation into clinical application still represents an additional challenge and should be in the focus of interest in future research.
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- Alexa Patzelt
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology (CCP), Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology (CCP), Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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Sdobnov AY, Darvin ME, Schleusener J, Lademann J, Tuchin VV. Hydrogen bound water profiles in the skin influenced by optical clearing molecular agents-Quantitative analysis using confocal Raman microscopy. JOURNAL OF BIOPHOTONICS 2019; 12:e201800283. [PMID: 30565427 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.201800283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Confocal Raman microscopy has been used to measure depth-dependent profiles of porcine skin ex vivo in the high wavenumber region after application of molecular optical clearing agents (OCAs). Glycerol (70%) and iohexol (100% Omnipaque [300]) water solutions were used as OCAs and topically applied to porcine ear skin for 30 and 60 minutes. Using Gaussian function-based deconvolution, the changes of hydrogen bound water molecule types have been microscopically analyzed down to the depth of 200 μm. Results show that both OCAs induced skin dehydration (reduction of total water), which is 51.3% for glycerol (60 minutes), 33.1% for glycerol (30 minutes), 8.3% for Omnipaque (60 minutes) and 4.4% for Omnipaque (30 minutes), on average for the 40 to 200 μm depths. Among the water types in the skin, the following reduction was observed in concentration of weakly bound (51.1%, 33.2%, 7.5% and 4.6%), strongly bound (50.4%, 33.0%, 7.9% and 3.4%), tightly bound (63.6%, 42.3%, 26.1% and 12.9%) and unbound (55.4%, 28.7%, 10.1% and 5.9%) water types on average for the 40 to 200 μm depths, post application of glycerol (60 minutes), glycerol (30 minutes), Omnipaque (60 minutes) and Omnipaque (30 minutes), respectively. As most concentrated in the skin, weakly and strongly bound water types are preferentially involved in the OCA-induced water flux in the skin, and thus, are responsible for optical clearing efficiency.
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- Anton Y Sdobnov
- Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Department of Optics and Biophotonics, Research-Educational Institute of Optics and Biophotonics, Saratov State University, Saratov, Russia
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- Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Optics and Biophotonics, Research-Educational Institute of Optics and Biophotonics, Saratov State University, Saratov, Russia
- Laboratory of Laser Diagnostics of Technical and Living Systems, Institute of Precision Mechanics and Control of RAS, Saratov, Russia
- Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Biophotonics, Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russia
- Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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Aumond S, Bitton E. The eyelash follicle features and anomalies: A review. JOURNAL OF OPTOMETRY 2018; 11:211-222. [PMID: 30017866 PMCID: PMC6147748 DOI: 10.1016/j.optom.2018.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Revised: 04/19/2018] [Accepted: 05/26/2018] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The primary role of eyelashes is to protect and maintain the health of the lid margin. However, the mechanisms to fulfill this role are not fully understood. Unraveling these mechanisms will stand to greatly improve the efficiency of eye care professionals' interventions in anomalies of the eyelashes. The aim of this article is to provide a review on eyelashes including highlights and new avenues for research; the biology of both the lash and its follicle; the pathophysiology and management of lash anomalies by eye care professionals; and the effect of iatrogenic factors on lashes. Using the database of Ovid MEDLINE, we reviewed studies specifically directed on human/mammalian eyelashes and key articles on current trends in scalp hair methodologies that can be applicable to lash research. The eyelash morphology, pigmentation and growth rate have been documented using techniques ranging from lash imaging to follicle immunohistochemistry. Furthermore, studies have demonstrated that the lash follicle is sensitive to many factors of the external environment, a variety of systemic/topical medications and cosmetics. Recently, aerodynamic studies using a mammalian eye model confirmed that an optimal lash length was needed so that eyelashes serve a protective role in reducing the number of particles that can reach the eye. Despite recent advances in lash research, studies are still scarce, due to the limited availability of the human lid for sampling. This review brings awareness that further research is needed with respect to eyelashes and will hopefully reduce the gap with scalp hair research.
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- Sarah Aumond
- École d'optométrie, Université de Montréal, 3744 Rue Jean-Brillant, Montréal, Québec, Canada H3T 1P1.
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- École d'optométrie, Université de Montréal, 3744 Rue Jean-Brillant, Montréal, Québec, Canada H3T 1P1
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Prawira AY, Novelina S, Darusman HS, Farida WR, Agungpriyono S. The dorsal skin structure contributes to the surface bacteria populations of Sunda Porcupine (Hystrix javanica). Anat Histol Embryol 2018; 47:591-598. [PMID: 30203863 DOI: 10.1111/ahe.12401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Revised: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 08/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Skin becomes the largest organ in the body and protects its own inner layer. The structure and chemical composition of the skin contribute to skin condition and affect the habitat of certain bacteria. The Sunda Porcupine is one of endemic animals of Indonesia which possesses quill as the main derivate of its skin and as a defence tool against predators. The present study used nine adults (five females and four males) of Sunda Porcupine and aimed to observe the correlation of skin structure with bacterial population at the surface level. The skin was wavy due to the protrusion of quill follicle orifices on the skin surface and formed clusters. The skin of Sunda Porcupine was also wrinkled and had a lot of flakiness. Histologically, the skin was composed of epidermis, dermis, hypodermis and subcutaneous muscle. The quill follicles and their properties were the dominant structure component of the skin. No sweat gland was observed in the skin of the Sunda Porcupine, and sebaceous gland was found only around quill and hair follicles. The bacterias identified in the skin were Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermidis, Micrococcus sp. and Salmonella sp. When compared, the bacterial population was higher in the lumbosacral region than in the thoracodorsal region, but the difference was not significant. The density of quill clusters was negatively correlated to the bacterial population. It was suggested the structure of the skin has contribution to bacterial population in dorsal trunk of the Sunda Porcupine.
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- Andhika Yudha Prawira
- Department of Anatomy Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Anatomy Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Anatomy Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Zoology Division, Research Center for Biology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Cibinong, Indonesia
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- Department of Anatomy Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia
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Choe C, Schleusener J, Lademann J, Darvin ME. Human skin in vivo has a higher skin barrier function than porcine skin ex vivo-comprehensive Raman microscopic study of the stratum corneum. JOURNAL OF BIOPHOTONICS 2018; 11:e201700355. [PMID: 29460347 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.201700355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2017] [Accepted: 02/18/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Porcine skin is widely used as a human skin model in dermatology. For both, porcine stratum corneum (SC) ex vivo and human SC in vivo, the hydrogen bonding states of water, the secondary and tertiary structures of keratin, the natural moisturizing factor (NMF) concentrations and the intercellular lipids' (ICL) lateral organization are investigated depth-dependently using confocal Raman microscopy. The SC depth profiles show that porcine SC ex vivo is characterized by lower hydrogen bonding states of water (10%-30% SC depth), lower NMF concentration in the whole SC, more β-sheet form of keratin (10%-90% SC depth), more folded tertiary keratin structures (30%-70% SC depth) and higher hexagonal lateral packing order of ICL (10%-50% SC depth) compared to human SC in vivo. The results clearly show a higher value of skin barrier function of human SC in vivo than of porcine SC ex vivo. Thus, the human SC in vivo is less permeable for lipophilic and hydrophilic substances than porcine SC ex vivo. Considering the porcine SC as an ex vivo model of human SC in vivo, these findings should be taken into consideration.
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- ChunSik Choe
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Kim Il Sung University, Ryongnam-Dong, Taesong District, Pyongyang, DPR Korea
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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De Jong WH, Coleman KP, Blaauboer BJ. Reconstructed human epidermis models for irritant testing of medical devices. Toxicol In Vitro 2018; 50:399-400. [PMID: 29371136 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2018.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Wim H De Jong
- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, The Netherlands.
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- Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Division of Toxicology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Todo H. Transdermal Permeation of Drugs in Various Animal Species. Pharmaceutics 2017; 9:pharmaceutics9030033. [PMID: 28878145 PMCID: PMC5620574 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics9030033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Revised: 08/21/2017] [Accepted: 08/28/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Excised human skin is utilized for in vitro permeation experiments to evaluate the safety and effect of topically-applied drugs by measuring its skin permeation and concentration. However, ethical considerations are the major problem for using human skin to evaluate percutaneous absorption. Moreover, large variations have been found among human skin specimens as a result of differences in age, race, and anatomical donor site. Animal skins are used to predict the in vivo human penetration/permeation of topically-applied chemicals. In the present review, skin characteristics, such as thickness of skin, lipid content, hair follicle density, and enzyme activity in each model are compared to human skin. In addition, intra- and inter-individual variation in animal models, permeation parameter correlation between animal models and human skin, and utilization of cultured human skin models are also descried. Pig, guinea pig, and hairless rat are generally selected for this purpose. Each animal model has advantages and weaknesses for utilization in in vitro skin permeation experiments. Understanding of skin permeation characteristics such as permeability coefficient (P), diffusivity (D), and partition coefficient (K) for each skin model would be necessary to obtain better correlations for animal models to human skin permeation.
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- Hiroaki Todo
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Josai University, 1-1 Keyakidai, Sakado, Saitama 350-0295, Japan.
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Josai University, 1-1 Keyakidai, Sakado, Saitama 350-0295, Japan.
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- Hiroaki Todo
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Josai University Laboratory of Pharmaceutics and Cosmeceutics
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Rittié L. Cellular mechanisms of skin repair in humans and other mammals. J Cell Commun Signal 2016; 10:103-20. [PMID: 27170326 PMCID: PMC4882309 DOI: 10.1007/s12079-016-0330-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 172] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2016] [Accepted: 05/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The increased incidence of non-healing skin wounds in developed societies has prompted tremendous research efforts on the complex process known as "wound healing". Unfortunately, the weak relevance of modern wound healing research to human health continues to be a matter of concern. This review summarizes the current knowledge of the cellular mechanisms that mediate wound closure in the skin of humans and laboratory animals. The author highlights the anatomical singularities of human skin vs. the skin of other mammals commonly used for wound healing research (i.e. as mice, rats, rabbits, and pigs), and discusses the roles of stem cells, myofibroblasts, and the matrix environment in the repair process. The majority of this review focuses on reepithelialization and wound closure. Other aspects of wound healing (e.g. inflammation, fibrous healing) are referred to when relevant to the main topic. This review aims at providing the reader with a clear understanding of the similarities and differences that have been reported over the past 100 years between the healing of human wounds and that of other mammals.
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- Laure Rittié
- Department of Dermatology, University of Michigan Medical School, 6447 Medical Building I, 1301 E. Catherine St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
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Knorr F, Patzelt A, Darvin ME, Lehr CM, Schäfer U, Gruber AD, Ostrowski A, Lademann J. Penetration of topically applied nanocarriers into the hair follicles of dog and rat dorsal skin and porcine ear skin. Vet Dermatol 2016; 27:256-e60. [PMID: 27229377 DOI: 10.1111/vde.12325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/07/2016] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND In humans, topically applied nanocarriers penetrate effectively into the hair follicles where they can be exploited for the localized and targeted treatment of skin disorders. OBJECTIVE The objective of the present study was to examine the applicability of particle-based systems for follicular drug delivery in companion animals and livestock, which have a large follicular reservoir. ANIMALS Skin samples from 10 beagle dogs, 14 Wistar rats and four ears from freshly slaughtered cross-bred pigs were used. METHODS Fluoresceinamine labelled poly (L-lactide-co-glycolide) nanocarriers (256 or 430 nm) were applied on the different skin samples. After penetration, skin biopsies were removed and cryohistological cross sections prepared and investigated with regard to the follicular penetration depths (in μm ± standard deviation) of the nanocarriers using confocal laser scanning microscopy. RESULTS In canine, rat and porcine hair follicles, the smaller nanoparticles were detected at mean follicular penetration depths of 630.16 ± 135.75 μm, 253.55 ± 47.36 μm and 653.40 ± 94.71 μm, respectively. The larger particles were observed at average follicular depths of 604.79 ± 132.42 μm; 262.87 ± 55.25 μm and 786.81 ± 121.73 μm, respectively, in canine, rat and porcine hair follicles. Statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) in the mean follicular penetration depths of the differently sized nanocarriers could be determined for the canine and porcine skin samples. CONCLUSION The mean follicular penetration depths of the differently sized nanocarriers were mostly significantly different between the different species, which might be due to different species-specific follicular dimensions. This issue needs to be addressed specifically in further studies.
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- Fanny Knorr
- Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology (CCP), Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology (CCP), Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology (CCP), Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Saarland University, University Campus, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Department of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Saarland University, University Campus, 66123, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Veterinary Pathology, Freie Universität Berlin, Robert-von-Ostertag-Strasse 15, 14163, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Veterinary Pathology, Freie Universität Berlin, Robert-von-Ostertag-Strasse 15, 14163, Berlin, Germany
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- Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology (CCP), Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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Try C, Moulari B, Béduneau A, Fantini O, Pin D, Pellequer Y, Lamprecht A. Size dependent skin penetration of nanoparticles in murine and porcine dermatitis models. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2016; 100:101-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2016.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2015] [Revised: 12/24/2015] [Accepted: 01/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Paus R, Burgoa I, Platt CI, Griffiths T, Poblet E, Izeta A. Biology of the eyelash hair follicle: an enigma in plain sight. Br J Dermatol 2016; 174:741-52. [PMID: 26452071 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.14217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/30/2015] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Because of their crucial impact on our perception of beauty, eyelashes constitute a prime target for the cosmetic industry. However, when compared with other hair shafts and the mini-organs that produce them [eyelash hair follicles (ELHFs)], knowledge on the biology underlying growth and pigmentation of eyelashes is still rudimentary. This is due in part to the extremely restricted availability of human ELHFs for experimental study, underappreciation of their important sensory and protective functions and insufficient interest in understanding why they are distinct from scalp hair follicles (HFs) (e.g. ELHFs produce shorter hair shafts, do not possess an arrector pili muscle, have a shorter hair cycle and undergo greying significantly later than scalp HFs). Here we synthesize the limited current knowledge on the biology of ELHFs, in humans and other species, their role in health and disease, the known similarities with and differences from other HF populations, and their intrinsic interethnic variations. We define major open questions in the biology of these intriguing mini-organs and conclude by proposing future research directions. These include dissecting the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie trichomegaly and the development of in vitro models in order to interrogate the distinct molecular controls of ELHF growth, cycling and pigmentation and to probe novel strategies for the therapeutic and cosmetic manipulation of ELHFs beyond prostaglandin receptor stimulation.
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- R Paus
- The Dermatology Research Centre, Institute of Inflammation and Repair, University of Manchester, Stopford Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, U.K.,Department of Dermatology, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- The Dermatology Research Centre, Institute of Inflammation and Repair, University of Manchester, Stopford Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, U.K.,Instituto Biodonostia, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Paseo Dr Begiristain s/n, 20014, San Sebastián, Spain
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- The Dermatology Research Centre, Institute of Inflammation and Repair, University of Manchester, Stopford Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, U.K
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- The Dermatology Research Centre, Institute of Inflammation and Repair, University of Manchester, Stopford Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, U.K
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Murcia, Spain
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- Instituto Biodonostia, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Paseo Dr Begiristain s/n, 20014, San Sebastián, Spain
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What happens in the skin? Integrating skin permeation kinetics into studies of developmental and reproductive toxicity following topical exposure. Reprod Toxicol 2015; 58:252-81. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2015.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2014] [Revised: 08/31/2015] [Accepted: 10/07/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Olivieri L, Cavina D, Radicchi G, Miragliotta V, Abramo F. Efficacy of low-level laser therapy on hair regrowth in dogs with noninflammatory alopecia: a pilot study. Vet Dermatol 2014; 26:35-9, e11. [PMID: 25227429 DOI: 10.1111/vde.12170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Canine noninflammatory alopecia (CNA) is a heterogeneous group of skin diseases with different underlying pathogenesis. The therapeutic approach is challenging, and new options for treatment are desirable. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES To test the clinical efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on hair regrowth in CNA. ANIMALS Seven dogs of different ages, breeds and genders with a clinical and histopathological diagnosis of noninflammatory alopecia. METHODS Each dog was treated twice weekly for a maximum of 2 months with a therapeutic laser producing the following three different wavelengths emerging simultaneously from 21 foci: 13 × 16 mW, 470 nm; 4 × 50 mW, 685 nm; and 4 × 200 mW, 830 nm. The fluence given was 3 J/cm(2) , frequency 5 Hz, amplitude of the irradiated area was 25 cm(2) and application time was 1.34 min. A predetermined alopecic area was left untreated and served as a control area. From one dog, post-treatment biopsies of treated and untreated sites were obtained for histological evaluation of hair density and the percentage of haired and nonhaired follicles. RESULTS At the end of the study, coat regrowth was greatly improved in six of seven animals and improved in one of seven. By morphometry, the area occupied by hair follicles was 18% in the treated sample and 11% in the untreated one (11%); haired follicles were (per area) 93% in the treated sample and only 9% in the control sample. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE Our clinical and histological data document promising effects of LLLT on hair regrowth in CNA. Further studies investigating the biological mechanism underlying the effect of LLLT on hair follicle cycling are warranted.
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- Lara Olivieri
- Clinica Veterinaria Modena Sud, Piazza dei Tintori, 41057, Spilamberto, MO, Italy
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