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Study of the antiaging effects of bird's nest peptide based on biochemical, cellular, and animal models. J Funct Foods 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2023.105479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023] Open
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Chen B, Chen H, Qu H, Qiao K, Xu M, Wu J, Su Y, Shi Y, Liu Z, Wang Q. Photoprotective effects of Sargassum thunbergii on ultraviolet B-induced mouse L929 fibroblasts and zebrafish. BMC Complement Med Ther 2022; 22:144. [PMID: 35597942 PMCID: PMC9123674 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-022-03609-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Chronic exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) causes a series of adverse skin reactions, such as erythema, sunburn, photoaging, and cancer, by altering signaling pathways related to inflammation, oxidative stress, and DNA damage. Marine algae have abundant amounts and varieties of bioactive compounds that possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate the photoprotective effects of an ethanol extract of Sargassum thunbergii. METHODS Sargassum thunbergii phenolic-rich extract (STPE) was prepared, and its activity against UVB damage was evaluated using L929 fibroblast cells and zebrafish. STPE was extracted and purified by 40% ethanol and macroporous resin XDA-7. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant markers, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) activities, and malondialdehyde (MDA) content were analyzed. The effect of STPE on UVB-induced inflammation was determined by inflammatory cytokine gene and protein expression. The expression of signaling molecules in the Nuclear Factor KappaB (NF-κB) pathway was determined by western blotting. DNA condensation was analyzed and visualized by Hoechst 33342 staining. In vivo evaluation was performed by tail fin area and ROS measurement using the zebrafish model. RESULTS The total polyphenol content of STPE was 72%. STPE reduced ROS content in L929 cells, improved SOD and CAT activities, and significantly reduced MDA content, thereby effectively alleviating UVB radiation-induced oxidative damage. STPE inhibited the mRNA and protein expression of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1α. STPE reversed DNA condensation at concentrations of 20 and 40 μg/mL compared with the UVB control. Moreover, STPE inhibited NF-κB signaling pathway activation and alleviated DNA agglutination in L929 cells after UVB irradiation. Additionally, 1.67 μg/mL STPE significantly increased the tail fin area in zebrafish, and 0.8-1.6 μg/mL STPE effectively eliminated excessive ROS after UVB radiation. CONCLUSIONS STPE inhibited UVB-induced oxidative stress, inflammatory cytokine expression, and DNA condensation via the downregulation of the NF-κB signaling pathway, suggesting that it prevents UVB-induced photodamage, and has potential for clinical development for skin disease treatment.
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- Bei Chen
- Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, No. 7, Haishan Road, Huli District, Xiamen, 361013 Fujian China
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- School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, South Xiangan Road, Xiang’an District, Xiamen, 361102 Fujian China
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055 Guangdong China
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- College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361102 Fujian China
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- Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, No. 7, Haishan Road, Huli District, Xiamen, 361013 Fujian China
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- Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, No. 7, Haishan Road, Huli District, Xiamen, 361013 Fujian China
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- Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, 361023 Fujian China
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- Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, No. 7, Haishan Road, Huli District, Xiamen, 361013 Fujian China
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- School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, South Xiangan Road, Xiang’an District, Xiamen, 361102 Fujian China
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- Fisheries Research Institute of Fujian, Key Laboratory of Cultivation and High-value Utilization of Marine Organisms in Fujian Province, No. 7, Haishan Road, Huli District, Xiamen, 361013 Fujian China
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- School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, South Xiangan Road, Xiang’an District, Xiamen, 361102 Fujian China
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Chen RY, Lin CJ, Liang ST, Villalobos O, Villaflores OB, Lou B, Lai YH, Hsiao CD. UVB Irradiation Induced Cell Damage and Early Onset of Junbb Expression in Zebrafish. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:E1096. [PMID: 32630437 PMCID: PMC7341518 DOI: 10.3390/ani10061096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation has drawn more attention over these past few decades since it causes severe DNA damage and induces inflammatory response. Serial gene profiling and high throughput data in UVB-associated phenomenon in human cultured cells or full rack of human skin have been investigated. However, results using different tissue models lead to ambiguity in UVB-induced pathways. In order to systematically understand the UVB-associated reactions, the zebrafish model was used, and whole organism gene profiling was performed to identify a novel biomarker which can be used to generate a new mechanistic approach for further screening on a UVB-related system biology. In this study, detailed morphological assays were performed to address biological response after receiving UVB irradiation at morphological, cellular, and molecular levels. Microarray screening and whole genome profiling revealed that there is an early onset expression of junbb in zebrafish embryos after UVB irradiation. Also, the identified novel biomarker junbb is more sensitive to UVB response than mmps which have been used in mouse models. Moreover, cellular and molecular response chronology after UVB irradiation in zebrafish provide a solid and fundamental mechanism for use in a UV radiation-associated study in the future.
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- Rui-Yi Chen
- Key Lab of Mariculture and Enhancement of Zhejiang Province, Marine Fisheries Research Institute of Zhejiang, Zhoushan 316100, China;
- Marine and Fishery Institute, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316100, China
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- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 32023, Taiwan; (C.-J.L.); (S.-T.L.)
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- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 32023, Taiwan; (C.-J.L.); (S.-T.L.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santo Tomas, Manila 1015, Philippines;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santo Tomas, Manila 1013, Philippines;
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- Institute of Hydrobiology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shiqiao Road 198, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Chinese Culture University, Taipei 11114, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioscience Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 32023, Taiwan; (C.-J.L.); (S.-T.L.)
- Department of Chemistry, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 32023, Taiwan
- Center for Nanotechnology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 32023, Taiwan
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UV-protective activities of pineapple leaf extract in zebrafish embryos. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-018-3632-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Cheng CC, Chou CY, Chang YC, Wang HW, Wen CC, Chen YH. Protective Role of Comfrey Leave Extracts on UV-induced Zebrafish Fin Damage. J Toxicol Pathol 2014; 27:115-21. [PMID: 25352712 PMCID: PMC4110935 DOI: 10.1293/tox.2013-0053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2013] [Accepted: 01/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
In zebrafish, UV exposure leads to fin malformation phenotypes including fin reduction
or absence. The present study evaluated UV-protective activities of comfrey leaves
extracts in a zebrafish model by recording fin morphological changes. Chemopreventive
effects of comfrey leave extracts were evaluated using Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox
proportional hazards regression. The results showed that (1) the mean times of return to
normal fin in the UV+comfrey (50 and 100 ppm) groups were 3.43 and 2.86 days and were
quicker compared with that in the UV only group (4.21 days); (2) zebrafish fins in the
UV+comfrey (50 and 100 ppm) groups were 2.05 and 3.25 times more likely to return to
normal than those in the UV only group; and (3) comfrey leave extracts had UV-absorbance
abilities and significantly reduced ROS production in UV-exposed zebrafish embryos, which
may attenuate UV-mediated apoptosis. In conclusion, comfrey leaves extracts may have the
potential to be developed as UV-protective agents to protect zebrafish embryos from
UV-induced damage.
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- Chien-Chung Cheng
- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chia-Yi University, Chia-Yi City, Taiwan
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- Department of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Tamkang University, No. 151 Ying-chuan Road, Tamsui, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Chia-Yi University, Chia-Yi City, Taiwan
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- Department of Mathematics, Tamkang University, Tamsui, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Tamkang University, No. 151 Ying-chuan Road, Tamsui, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Quercitrin protects against ultraviolet B-induced cell death in vitro and in an in vivo zebrafish model. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2012; 114:126-31. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2012.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2012] [Revised: 05/22/2012] [Accepted: 05/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Shih TL, Hsiao CA, Lin ZY, Chen YH. An alternative synthesis of 3',4'-diaminoflavones to evaluate their antioxidant ability and cell apoptosis of zebrafish larvae. Molecules 2012; 17:8206-16. [PMID: 22777189 PMCID: PMC6268274 DOI: 10.3390/molecules17078206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2012] [Revised: 07/02/2012] [Accepted: 07/06/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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We described herein a concise synthesis of 3′,4′-diaminoflavone 10. This new, three-step synthetic approach is more efficient than the conventional seven-step synthetic method. The route is shortened significantly by introducing the amino moieties early and eliminating the need for nitro group reduction. The other two analogues, 5,7-dihydroxy-3′,4′-diaminoflavone 11 and 5,7-dimethoxy-3′,4′-diaminoflavone 12, were also synthesized similarly. The above three compounds, along with flavone, were evaluated for their antioxidant and UVB-protection abilities on zebrafish larvae. The data showed that compound 10 exhibited the best result, with −102.3% of ROS-scavenging rate.
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- Tzenge-Lien Shih
- Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed; (T.-L.S.)(Y.-H.C.); Tel./Fax: +886-2-8631-5024 (T.-L.S.)
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- Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed; (T.-L.S.)(Y.-H.C.); Tel./Fax: +886-2-8631-5024 (T.-L.S.)
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Chen YH, Tsai IT, Wen CC, Wang YH, Cheng CC, Hu SC, Chen YH. Fin reduction is a novel and unexpected teratogenic effect of amikacin-treated zebrafish embryos. Toxicol Mech Methods 2012; 22:151-8. [PMID: 22242631 DOI: 10.3109/15376516.2011.610385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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We used zebrafish as a model to assess amikacin-induced embryotoxicity. We exposed zebrafish embryos to amikacin, using different amikacin doses (0-10 ppm), durations (12-48 h), and onsets (0, 24, 48 hpf). Amikacin-induced embryonic toxicity and reduced survival rate were found dependent on the exposure dose, duration and onset. Based on immunostaining with neuron-specific antibodies, amikacin reduced the number and size of zebrafish neuromasts. In addition, Amikacin caused pelvic, dorsal and anal fin defects in dose-dependent and duration-dependent manners. Proliferating cell nuclear antigen immunostaining revealed that amikacin-induced fin defects were not due to reduction of proliferating mesenchymal cells. TUNEL assay demonstrated that amikacin-induced fin defects might not associate with apoptosis. Therefore, further investigations are required to elucidate if other cell death pathways are involved in amikacin-induced fin defects.
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- Ying-Hsin Chen
- Institute of Medical Sciences, Buddhist Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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Chen YH, Yang ZS, Wen CC, Chang YS, Wang BC, Hsiao CA, Shih TL. Evaluation of the structure-activity relationship of flavonoids as antioxidants and toxicants of zebrafish larvae. Food Chem 2012; 134:717-24. [PMID: 23107683 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.02.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2011] [Revised: 02/02/2012] [Accepted: 02/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The antioxidant ability of an array of commercially available flavonoids was evaluated on the larvae of the zebrafish model organism, in order to find flavonoids with lower toxicities and higher radical oxygen-scavenging properties than flavone. Among the flavonoids tested, chrysin and morin possessed higher reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging rates (-99% and -101%, respectively) and lower toxicity (LD(50)>100 ppm). Zebrafish fins in the UVB+chrysin group were 6.30 times more likely to grow to normal fin size than those in the UVB-only control group, while zebrafish fins in the UVB+morin group were 11.9 times more likely to grow to normal fin size than those in the UVB-only control group. These results were analysed by the QSAR method and were in accordance with predicted values. A new 4'-fluoroflavone was synthesised. The ROS-scavenging rate of 4'-fluoroflavone was -54%, which corresponds well with the predicted value (-48%). We propose that a combination of QSAR prediction and the zebrafish model organism is efficient for evaluating new flavonoids.
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- Yau-Hung Chen
- Department of Chemistry, Tamkang University, Tamsui 25137, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
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Tsai IT, Yang ZS, Lin ZY, Wen CC, Cheng CC, Chen YH. Flavone is efficient to protect zebrafish fins from UV-induced damage. Drug Chem Toxicol 2012; 35:341-6. [DOI: 10.3109/01480545.2011.622771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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