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Wang W, Di T, Wang W, Jiang H. EGCG, GCG, TFDG, or TSA Inhibiting Melanin Synthesis by Downregulating MC1R Expression. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11017. [PMID: 37446194 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241311017] [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: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Without affecting cell viability, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), gallocatechin gallate (GCG), theaflavine-3,3'-digallate (TFDG), or theasinensin A (TSA) have been found to effectively reduce intracellular melanin content and tyrosinase (TYR) activity. However, studies on the anti-melanogenic mechanism of the above samples remain weak, and the activities of these samples in regulating melanogenesis at the molecular level lack comparison. Using B16F10 cells with the α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) stimulation and without the α-MSH stimulation as models, the effects of EGCG, GCG, TFDG, or TSA on cell phenotypes and expression of key targets related to melanogenesis were studied. The results showed that α-MSH always promoted melanogenesis with or without adding the four samples. Meanwhile, the anti-melanogenic activities of the four samples were not affected by whether the α-MSH was added in the medium or not and the added time of the α-MSH. On this basis, the 100 µg/mL EGCG, GCG, TFDG, or TSA did not affect the TYR catalytic activity but inhibited melanin formation partly through downregulating the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R), microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), and the TYR family. The downregulation abilities of catechins on the TYR family and MITF expression were stronger than those of dimers at both the transcription and translation levels, while the ability of dimers to downregulate the MC1R expression was stronger than that of catechins at both the transcription and translation levels to some extent. The results of molecular docking showed that these four samples could stably bind to MC1R protein. Taken together, this study offered molecular mechanisms for the anti-melanogenic activity of the EGCG, GCG, TFDG, and TSA, as potential effective components against the UV-induced tanning reactions, and a key target (MC1R) was identified.
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- Wei Wang
- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 9 Meiling South Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310008, China
- College of Horticulture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Cangshan District, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 9 Meiling South Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 9 Meiling South Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology, Genetics and Breeding of Special Economic Animals and Plants, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 9 Meiling South Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310008, China
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Sun L, Wen S, Li Q, Lai X, Chen R, Zhang Z, Cao J, Sun S. Theaflavin-3,3'-di-gallate represses prostate cancer by activating the PKCδ/aSMase signaling pathway through a 67 kDa laminin receptor. Food Funct 2022; 13:4421-4431. [PMID: 35302141 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo04198c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Prostate cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in men. Theaflavin-3,3'-digallate (TF-3) is an important functional ingredient of black tea. We aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of TF-3 on prostate cancer and to identify the underlying molecular mechanism. In this study, we explored the effects of TF-3 on prostate cancer in PC-3 cells and in NOD/SCID mice with prostate cancer. The results demonstrated that TF-3 inhibited prostate cancer cell proliferation by regulating the PKCδ/aSMase signaling pathway. The anti-prostate cancer effect of TF-3 was attributed to the expression of the 67 kDa laminin receptor (67LR), which is overexpressed in various cancers, playing a vital role in the growth and metastasis of tumor cells. Stable knockdown of 67LR could efficiently inhibit TF-3 induced apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in PC-3 cells, through interacting with the PKCδ/aSMase signaling pathway. In vivo studies also confirmed the above findings that TF-3 effectively inhibited tumor growth in terms of tumor volume. TF-3 treatment can significantly inhibit tumor growth and up-regulate the phosphorylation of PKCδ and the expression of aSMase in tumor xenografts developed by subcutaneously implanting PC-3 cells and 67LR-overexpressing PC-3 cells in mice. However, in tumor xenografts formed by subcutaneously implanting 67LR-knockdown PC-3 cells, TF-3 has no significant effect on PKCδ/aSMase pathway regulation and tumor growth inhibition.
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- Lingli Sun
- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Tea Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Resources Innovation & Utilization, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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Fuzhuan Brick Tea Boosts Melanogenesis and Prevents Hair Graying through Reduction of Oxidative Stress via NRF2- HO-1 Signaling. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11030599. [PMID: 35326249 PMCID: PMC8945210 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11030599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The anti-graying effect of the hexane fraction of Fuzhuan brick tea is investigated in Melan-A cells and C57BL/6 mice. As a result, it is found that reactive oxygen species-induced damage is associated with the reduction of melanogenesis in hair bulb melanocytes when reactive oxygen species generation in Melan-A cells occurred. The results revealed that the hexane fraction of Fuzhuan brick tea could remarkably reduce reactive oxygen species generation in Melan-A cells; meanwhile, it could increase the cellular tyrosinase and melanin content, as well as up-regulate the expression of tyrosinase, tyrosinase related protein-1, tyrosinase related protein-2, and microphthalmia-associated transcription factor, and activate the MAP-kinase pathway through activating the phosphorylation of p38 c-Jun N terminal kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinase. Furthermore, high-pressure liquid chromatography analysis reveals that the tea's major ingredients in hexane fraction include gallic acid, theaflavin, theobromine, caffeine, epicatechin, and quercetin. Together, the current results suggest that Fuzhuan brick tea proves to protect from the damage of hydroquinone, which induces hair pigment loss.
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Wang W, Chen L, Wang W, Zhang J, Engelhardt UH, Jiang H. Effect of Active Groups and Oxidative Dimerization on the Antimelanogenic Activity of Catechins and Their Dimeric Oxidation Products. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:1304-1315. [PMID: 35050598 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c07028] [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] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Some catechins and their dimeric oxidation products are well known to possess antimelanogenic activity, which could be influenced by their structures and oxidative dimerization. This study compared the antimelanogenic activity of different catechins and dimeric oxidation products and clarified the mechanism using an α-MSH-stimulated B16F10 cell model. It was found that 100 μg/mL (-)-gallocatechin gallate, (-)-epigallocatechin gallate, theasinensin A, and theaflavine-3,3'-digallate could significantly inhibit melanin synthesis without cytotoxicity. The tyrosinase (TYR) activities were 26.24 ± 4.97, 31.57 ± 5.37, 66.10 ± 9.62, and 78.19 ± 5.14%, respectively, and the melanin contents were 38.29 ± 3.50, 41.21 ± 7.62, 62.13 ± 9.80, and 68.82 ± 11.62%, respectively. These compounds inhibit melanin production by attenuating the mRNA levels of TYR, TRP1, and TRP2 gene. The structure-activity relationship showed that geometrical isomerism was not the key factor affecting catechins' antimelanogenic activity. Compared with the catechol, catechins with B-ring pyrogallol inhibited melanin synthesis more effectively. The number of galloyl groups was positively correlated with antimelanogenic activity. Compared with 3-galloyl, 3'-galloyl was a stronger active group in antimelanogenesis. Interestingly, the contribution of B-ring pyrogallol to the antimelanogenic activity was significantly stronger than that of 3-galloyl in catechins. Additionally, the antimelanogenic activity of the dimeric oxidation product at 100 μM was more than or equal to that of individual substrate-catechin, while being significantly less than that of the substrate-catechin mixture. Results indicated that pyrogallol and galloyl were the active groups inhibiting melanin synthesis. The oxidative dimerization weakened the antimelanogenic activity of the substrate-catechin mixture.
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- Wei Wang
- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 9 Meiling South Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, People's Republic of China
- Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 12 Zhongguancun South Street, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Tea Science, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 9 Meiling South Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 9 Meiling South Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Food Chemistry, TU Braunschweig, Schleinitzstr. 20, Braunschweig 38106, Germany
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 9 Meiling South Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310008, People's Republic of China
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Shan Z, Nisar MF, Li M, Zhang C, Wan C(C. Theaflavin Chemistry and Its Health Benefits. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:6256618. [PMID: 34804369 PMCID: PMC8601833 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6256618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Huge epidemiological and clinical studies have confirmed that black tea is a rich source of health-promoting ingredients, such as catechins and theaflavins (TFs). Furthermore, TF derivatives mainly include theaflavin (TF1), theaflavin-3-gallate (TF2A), theaflavin-3'-gallate (TF2B), and theaflavin-3,3'-digallate (TF3). All of these TFs exhibit extensive usages in pharmaceutics, foods, and traditional medication systems. Various indepth studies reported that how TFs modulates health effects in cellular and molecular mechanisms. The available literature regarding the pharmacological activities of TFs has revealed that TF3 has remarkable anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, antiobesity, antiosteoporotic, and antimicrobial properties, thus posing significant effects on human health. The current manuscript summarizes both the chemistry and various pharmacological effects of TFs on human health, lifestyle or aging associated diseases, and populations of gut microbiota. Furthermore, the biological potential of TFs has also been focused to provide a deeper understanding of its mechanism of action.
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- Zhiguo Shan
- College of Agriculture and Forestry, Pu'er University, Pu'er 665099, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory for Postharvest Technology and Nondestructive Testing of Fruits & Vegetables, College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
- Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan
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- Research Center of Tea and Tea Culture, College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- College of Agriculture and Forestry, Pu'er University, Pu'er 665099, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory for Postharvest Technology and Nondestructive Testing of Fruits & Vegetables, College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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O’Neill EJ, Termini D, Albano A, Tsiani E. Anti-Cancer Properties of Theaflavins. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26040987. [PMID: 33668434 PMCID: PMC7917939 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26040987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Cancer is a disease characterized by aberrant proliferative and apoptotic signaling pathways, leading to uncontrolled proliferation of cancer cells combined with enhanced survival and evasion of cell death. Current treatment strategies are sometimes ineffective in eradicating more aggressive, metastatic forms of cancer, indicating the need to develop novel therapeutics targeting signaling pathways which are essential for cancer progression. Historically, plant-derived compounds have been utilized in the production of pharmaceuticals and chemotherapeutic compounds for the treatment of cancer, including paclitaxel and docetaxel. Theaflavins, phenolic components present in black tea, have demonstrated anti-cancer potential in cell cultures in vitro and in animal studies in vivo. Theaflavins have been shown to inhibit proliferation, survival, and migration of many cancer cellswhile promoting apoptosis. Treatment with theaflavins has been associated with increased levels of cleaved poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) and cleaved caspases-3, -7, -8, and -9, all markers of apoptosis, and increased expression of the proapoptotic marker Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) and concomitant reduction in the antiapoptotic marker B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2). Additionally, theaflavin treatment reduced phosphorylated Akt, phosphorylated mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), and c-Myc levels with increased expression of the tumour suppressor p53. This review summarizes the current in vitro and in vivo evidence available investigating the anti-cancer effects of theaflavins across various cancer cell lines and animal models.
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- Eric J. O’Neill
- Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada; (E.J.O.); (D.T.); (A.A.)
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- Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada; (E.J.O.); (D.T.); (A.A.)
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- Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada; (E.J.O.); (D.T.); (A.A.)
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- Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada; (E.J.O.); (D.T.); (A.A.)
- Centre for Bone and Muscle Health, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada
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Zhang X, Li J, Li Y, Liu Z, Lin Y, Huang JA. Anti-melanogenic effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), epicatechin-3-gallate (ECG) and gallocatechin-3-gallate (GCG) via down-regulation of cAMP/CREB /MITF signaling pathway in B16F10 melanoma cells. Fitoterapia 2020; 145:104634. [PMID: 32454171 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2020.104634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 05/17/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Tea catechins, the main bioactive polyphenols in green tea, are well known for their health promoting effects. Previous studies have shown that gallocatechin-3-gallate (GCG), epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and epicatechin-3-gallate (ECG) exerted strong inhibitory effects on mushroom tyrosinase activity in vitro, whilst EGCG inhibited melanogenesis in vivo, yet the underlying mechanisms are not entirely clear. In this study, we (i) evaluated and compared the inhibitory effects of the main tea catechins (GCG, EGCG, and ECG) on melanogenesis in B16F10 melanoma cells, and (ii) explain the underlying mechanisms. The results showed that the tea catechins significantly suppressed tyrosinase activity and melanin synthesis in B16F10 cells, where the effects of ECG > EGCG > GCG. Interestingly, the inhibitory effects of the catechins were stronger than those of arbutin (AT), a well-known depigmenting agent. Moreover, GCG, EGCG, and ECG regulated the melanogenesis of B16F10 cells through the cAMP/CREB/MITF pathway. These results revealed catechins could be used as anti-melanogenic agents to protect cells from abnormal melanogenesis.
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- Xiangna Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Tea Science of Ministry of Education, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; National Research Center of Engineering Technology for Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China; Collaborative Innovation Centre of Utilization of Functional Ingredients from Botanicals, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China.
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Park PJ, Rha CS, Kim ST. Theaflavin-Enriched Fraction Stimulates Adipogenesis in Human Subcutaneous Fat Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E2034. [PMID: 31027178 PMCID: PMC6515531 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20082034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Revised: 04/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Skin provides the first defense line against the environment while preserving physiological homeostasis. Subcutaneous tissues including fat depots that are important for maintaining skin structure and alleviating senescence are altered during aging. This study investigated whether theaflavin (TF) in green tea (GT) has skin rejuvenation effects. Specifically, we examined whether high ratio of TF contents can induce the subcutaneous adipogenesis supporting skin structure by modulating lipid metabolism. The co-fermented GT (CoF-GT) fraction containing a high level of TF was obtained by co-fermentation with garland chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum coronarium) and the conventionally fermented GT (F-GT) fraction was also obtained. The effects of the CoF- or F-GT fractions on adipogenesis were assessed using primary human subcutaneous fat cells (hSCF). Adipogenesis was evaluated based on lipid droplet (LD) formation, as visualized by Oil Red O staining; by analyzing of adipogenesis-related factors by real-time quantitative polyperase chain reaction (RT-qPCR); and by measuring the concentration of adiponectin released into the culture medium by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. TF-enriched CoF-GT fraction did not adversely affect hSCF cell viability but induced their adipogenic differentiation, as evidenced by LD formation, upregulation of adipogenesis-related genes, and adiponectin secretion. TF and TF-enriched CoF-GT fraction promoted differentiation of hSCFs and can therefore be used as an ingredient in rejuvenating agents.
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- Phil June Park
- Basic Research & Innovation Research Institute, AmorePacific Corporation R&D Unit., 1920, Yonggu-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17074, Korea.
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- Vital Beautie Research Institute, AmorePacific Corporation R&D Unit, 1920, Yonggu-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 17074, Korea.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Inje University, Gimhae-si 50834, Korea.
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Hagiwara K, Okura M, Sumikawa Y, Hida T, Kuno A, Horio Y, Yamashita T. Biochemical effects of the flavanol-rich lychee fruit extract on the melanin biosynthesis and reactive oxygen species. J Dermatol 2017; 43:1174-1183. [PMID: 26970333 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.13326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2015] [Accepted: 01/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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An ingredient of fruit polyphenol, resveratrol, is known to have an inhibitory effect on melanogenesis. In order to examine the functional differences between resveratrol and other fruit polyphenols, we compared biochemical effects of a resveratrol-free polyphenol, flavanol-rich lychee fruit extract (FRLFE), with other phenolic compounds including resveratrol. FRLFE as well as hydroquinone and resveratrol suppressed growth of B16F1 melanoma cells more significantly than rhododendrol or arbutin. Resveratrol suppressed mushroom tyrosinase at the lowest concentration (23.0 μmol/L) among the compounds tested. FRLFE and hydroquinone suppressed tyrosinase at almost the same concentration (half maximal inhibitory concentration [IC50 ], 83.5 and 94.6 μmol/L, respectively), which was higher than rhododendrol, ascorbic acid and arbutin (IC50 , 245, 345 and 421 μmol/L, respectively). Western blot analysis revealed that although resveratrol decreased expressions of tyrosinase and tyrosinase-related protein 1, FRLFE did not affect their expressions. Both FRLFE and resveratrol suppressed antimycin A-mediated reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in melanocytic cells. Resveratrol-mediated ROS suppression was inhibited by nicotinamide, a SIRT1 inhibitor. However, FRLFE-mediated suppression was not affected by nicotinamide. Moreover, FRLFE directly decreased superoxide in vitro, as detected by superoxide dismutase-like scavenging activity assay. These results suggest that FRLFE can protect melanocytes from cytotoxicity caused by an excess amount of melanin and ROS in a different manner from resveratrol.
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- Kazuya Hagiwara
- Department of Dermatology, and Pharmacology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, and Pharmacology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, and Pharmacology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, and Pharmacology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, and Pharmacology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.
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Kim YC, Choi SY, Park EY. Anti-melanogenic effects of black, green, and white tea extracts on immortalized melanocytes. J Vet Sci 2015; 16:135-43. [PMID: 25643794 PMCID: PMC4483495 DOI: 10.4142/jvs.2015.16.2.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2014] [Accepted: 01/29/2015] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Tea contains polyphenols and is one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide. Because most tyrosinase inhibitors that regulate melanogenesis are phenol/catechol derivatives, this study investigated the inhibitory effects of Camellia sinensis water extracts (CSWEs), including black tea, green tea, and white tea extracts, on melanogenesis using immortalized melanocytes. CSWEs inhibited melanin accumulation and melanin synthesis along with tyrosinase activity in a concentration-dependent manner. These inhibitory effects were superior to those of arbutin, a well-known depigmenting agent. The anti-melanogenic activity of black (fermented) tea was higher than that of a predominant tea catecholamine, epigallocatechin gallate. CSWEs, especially black tea extract, decreased tyrosinase protein levels in a concentration-dependent manner. These results suggest that the anti-melanogenic effect of CSWEs is mediated by a decrease in both tyrosinase activity and protein expression, and may be augmented by fermentation. Thus, CSWEs could be useful skin-whitening agents in the cosmetic industry.
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- Young Chul Kim
- Department of Public Health, Keimyung University, Daegu 704-701,
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Melanogenesis is a biosynthetic pathway for the formation of the pigment melanin in human skin. A key enzyme, tyrosinase, catalyzes the first and only rate-limiting steps in melanogenesis, and the down-regulation of enzyme activity is the most reported method for the inhibition of melanogenesis. Because of the cosmetically important issue of hyperpigmentation, there is a big demand for melanogenesis inhibitors. This encourages researchers to seek potent melanogenesis inhibitors for cosmetic uses. This article reviews melanogenesis inhibitors that have been recently discovered from natural sources. The reaction mechanisms of the inhibitors on tyrosinase activity are also discussed.
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Novel screening method for potential skin-whitening compounds by a luciferase reporter assay. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2010; 74:2253-8. [PMID: 21071833 DOI: 10.1271/bbb.100466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
Measurement of the melanin content by using B16 melanoma cells is generally applied to find novel skin-whitening agents. However, this measurement method using B16 melanoma cells has such disadvantages, as the time taken, its sensitivity, and troublesomeness. We therefore attempted in the present study to establish a reporter assay system by measuring the tyrosinase promoter activity to use for convenient, high-throughput screening of new melanogenesis inhibitors. We first confirmed the validity of this reporter assay system by using such known skin-whitening agents, as arbutin, sulforaphane, and theaflavin 3,3'-digallate. We then compared the effect of 56 compounds on the tyrosinase promoter activity to test this reporter assay system. Carnosol, and rottlerin strongly inhibited the tyrosinase promoter activity. Moreover, carnosol and rottlerin decreased melanin synthesis and tyrosinase expression in a dose-dependent manner when using B16 melanoma cells. These results indicate this new luciferase reported assay system to be an effective and convenient method for screening potential skin-whitening compounds.
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Bai M, Huang J, Zheng X, Song Z, Tang M, Mao W, Yuan L, Wu J, Weng X, Zhou X. Highly Selective Suppression of Melanoma Cells by Inducible DNA Cross-Linking Agents: Bis(catechol) Derivatives. J Am Chem Soc 2010; 132:15321-7. [DOI: 10.1021/ja106637e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Minghui Bai
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan University, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, P. R. China, and State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Peking University, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan University, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, P. R. China, and State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Peking University, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan University, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, P. R. China, and State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Peking University, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan University, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, P. R. China, and State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Peking University, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan University, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, P. R. China, and State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Peking University, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan University, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, P. R. China, and State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Peking University, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan University, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, P. R. China, and State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Peking University, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan University, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, P. R. China, and State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Peking University, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan University, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, P. R. China, and State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Peking University, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan University, Hubei, Wuhan 430072, P. R. China, and State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Peking University, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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