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Lei D, Liu D, Zhang J, Zhang L, Man MQ. Benefits of topical natural ingredients in epidermal permeability barrier. Front Physiol 2024; 14:1275506. [PMID: 38239888 PMCID: PMC10794395 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1275506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
Abstract
Because of the crucial role of epidermal permeability barrier in regulation of cutaneous and extracutaneous functions, great efforts have been made to identify and develop the regimens that can improve epidermal permeability barrier function. Studies have demonstrated that oral administration of natural ingredients can improve epidermal permeability barrier in various skin conditions, including inflammatory dermatoses and UV-irradiation. Moreover, topical applications of some natural ingredients can also accelerate the repair of epidermal permeability barrier after acute barrier disruption and lower transepidermal water loss in the intact skin. Natural ingredient-induced improvements in epidermal permeability barrier function can be attributable to upregulation of keratinocyte differentiation, lipid production, antioxidant, hyaluronic acid production, expression of aquaporin 3 and sodium-hydrogen exchanger 1. In this review, we summarize the benefits of topical natural ingredients in epidermal permeability barrier in normal skin with or without acute barrier disruption and the underlying mechanisms.
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Affiliation(s)
- Dongyun Lei
- Department of Dermatology, Tianjin Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Tianjin Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Tianjin Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Dermatology Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center San Francisco, Department of Dermatology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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Habashy NH, Olleak SA, Abu-Serie MM, Shaban NZ. A new approach for the treatment of bleomycin-induced rat pulmonary injury by combined protein fraction of major royal jelly protein 2 and its isoform X1. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 167:115578. [PMID: 37742609 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Nowadays, royal jelly (RJ) has gained great interest as a functional food due to its valuable pharmacological effects. We investigated the therapeutic potency of combined protein fraction (PF50) of major RJ protein 2 and its isoform X1 on bleomycin (Bleo)-induced pulmonary injury in rats. Our study examined the impact of PF50 on pulmonary oxidative and inflammatory stress as well as smooth muscle alpha-actin (α-SMA). In addition, the predicted impacts of this PF on the activity of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)- 8 and 15-prostaglandin dehydrogenase (15-PGDH) and the E-type prostanoid 2 (EP2) and IL-13 α2 subunit (IL13α2R) receptors, were evaluated using molecular docking. The results showed that PF50 reduced pulmonary inflammatory cells and their secreted pro-inflammatory mediators, including NF-κB, IKK, IL-4, IL-6, and NO. Additionally, the levels of IgE and mucin were diminished after treatment with PF50. Moreover, PF50 treatment improved pulmonary oxidative stress indices such as lipid peroxidation, GSH, SOD, and GPX. The histopathological findings, chest conventional X-ray, and immunohistochemistry of α-SMA confirmed the ameliorating effect of PF50. The docking outcomes reported the probable competitive inhibitory influence of PF50 on MMP-8 and a postulated blocking effect on EP2 and IL13α2R. Thus, PF50 could be a novel approach for treating pulmonary injuries.
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- Noha H Habashy
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, and Biotechnology Research Institute, City for Scientific Research and Technology Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg EL-Arab, 21934 Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Sargazi M, Taghian F. Royal Jelly bioactive compounds and exercise improved cardiomyopathy and redox status in patients under methadone maintenance therapy: Randomized clinical trial. J Herb Med 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2023.100634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Maeda Y, Fujikura C, Asama T, Yagi M, Okumura N, Yamaki A, Ohkuma A, Numano K. Effect of facial application of essence containing royal jelly extract on stratum corneum moisture content: A placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group study. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:5747-5754. [PMID: 35778882 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15168] [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: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the moisturizing function and other effects of royal jelly extract on the skin. The effects of applying an essence containing royal jelly extract on the skin of healthy Japanese males and females were examined. METHODS Thirty-five healthy Japanese men and women who were aware of their skin dryness applied an essence containing royal jelly extract or placebo for 4 weeks using the split-face method in a placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel comparative study. The stratum corneum water content, transepidermal water evaporation, pigmentation, pores, and redness were evaluated. RESULTS The stratum corneum water content significantly increased by the application of essence containing royal jelly extract to the cheeks for 4 weeks compared with placebo. CONCLUSION The application of an essence containing royal jelly extract significantly improved the moisture content of the stratum corneum of the cheeks, confirming the improvement in the moisturizing function of the royal jelly extract. Furthermore, no adverse events were observed at the application site during the application period, and the test products and royal jelly extract contained in the test product were considered highly safe.
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- Yuka Maeda
- Group Cosmetics Central Laboratory, R&D Department, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, R&D Department, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Okayama, Japan
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- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, R&D Department, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Okayama, Japan
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- Group Cosmetics Central Laboratory, R&D Department, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Tokyo, Japan
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- Group Cosmetics Central Laboratory, R&D Department, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Tokyo, Japan.,Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, R&D Department, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Okayama, Japan
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- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, R&D Department, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Okayama, Japan
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- Research Center for Immunological Analysis, Inc., Okayama, Japan
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Paredes-Barquero M, Niso-Santano M, Fuentes JM, Martínez-Chacón G. In vitro and in vivo models to study the biological and pharmacological properties of queen bee acid (QBA, 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid): A systematic review. J Funct Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2022.105143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Lohrasbi M, Taghian F, Jalali Dehkordi K, Hosseini SA. The functional mechanisms of synchronizing royal jelly consumption and physical activity on rat with multiple sclerosis-like behaviors hallmarks based on bioinformatics analysis, and experimental survey. BMC Neurosci 2022; 23:34. [PMID: 35676653 PMCID: PMC9175490 DOI: 10.1186/s12868-022-00720-0] [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: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Natural nutrition and physical training have been defined as non-pharmacochemical complementary and alternative medicines to prevent and treat various pathogenesis. Royal jelly possesses various pharmacological properties and is an effective therapeutic supplement for halting neurodegeneration. Multiple sclerosis is a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder that manifests as a progressive neurological condition. Inflammation, hypoxia, and oxidative stress have been identified as significant hallmarks of multiple sclerosis pathology. Results In the present study, based on artificial intelligence and bioinformatics algorithms, we marked hub genes, molecular signaling pathways, and molecular regulators such as non-coding RNAs involved in multiple sclerosis. Also, microRNAs as regulators can affect gene expression in many processes. Numerous pathomechanisms, including immunodeficiency, hypoxia, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction, can play a significant role in the MSc pathogenesis that results in demyelination. Furthermore, we computed the binding affinity of bioactive compounds presented in Royal Jelly on macromolecules surfaces. Also, we predicted the alignment score of bioactive compounds over the pharmacophore model of candidate protein as a novel therapeutic approach. Based on the q-RT-PCR analysis, the expression of the Dnajb1/Dnajb1/Foxp1/Tnfsf14 and Hspa4 networks as well as miR-34a-5p and miR155-3p were regulated by the interaction of exercise training and 100 mg/kg Royal Jelly (ET-100RJ). Interestingly, characteristics, motor function, a proinflammatory cytokine, and demyelination were ameliorated by ET-100RJ. Discussion Here, we indicated that interaction between exercise training and 100 mg/kg Royal jelly had a more effect on regulating the microRNA profiles and hub genes in rats with Multiple sclerosis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maryam Lohrasbi
- Department of Sports Physiology, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Sports Physiology, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Sports Physiology, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Sport Physiology, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran
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Yamaga M, Imada T, Tani H, Nakamura S, Yamaki A, Tsubota K. Acetylcholine and Royal Jelly Fatty Acid Combinations as Potential Dry Eye Treatment Components in Mice. Nutrients 2021; 13:2536. [PMID: 34444696 PMCID: PMC8399524 DOI: 10.3390/nu13082536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Dry eye is a multifactorial disease characterized by ocular discomfort and visual impairment. Our previous studies have shown that royal jelly (RJ) has restored the capacity for tear secretion by modulating muscarinic calcium signaling. RJ contains acetylcholine, which is a major cholinergic neurotransmitter, and a unique set of fatty acids with C 8 to 12 chains, which are expected to be associated with health benefits. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the active components involved in tear secretion capacity, focusing on acetylcholine and fatty acids in RJ. Using the stress-induced dry-eye model mice, it was confirmed that acetylcholine with three fatty acids (10-hydroxydecanoic acid, 8-hydroxyoctanoic acid, and (R)-3,10-dihydroxydecanoic acid) was essential for tear secretion. In ex vivo Ca2+ imaging, these three fatty acids suppressed the decrease in intracellular modulation of Ca2+ in the lacrimal gland by acetylcholine when treated with acetylcholinesterase, indicating that the specific type of RJ fatty acids contributed to the stability of acetylcholine. To our knowledge, this study is the first to confirm that a specific compound combination is important for the pharmacological activities of RJ. Our results elucidate the active molecules and efficacy mechanisms of RJ.
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- Masayuki Yamaga
- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Okayama 708-0393, Japan; (M.Y.); (H.T.); (A.Y.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (T.I.); (S.N.)
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- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Okayama 708-0393, Japan; (M.Y.); (H.T.); (A.Y.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (T.I.); (S.N.)
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- Institute for Bee Products and Health Science, Yamada Bee Company, Inc., Okayama 708-0393, Japan; (M.Y.); (H.T.); (A.Y.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; (T.I.); (S.N.)
- Tsubota Laboratory, Inc., Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0016, Japan
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Sari E, Mahira KF, Patel DN, Chua LS, Pratami DK, Sahlan M. Metabolome analysis and chemical profiling of Indonesian royal jellies as the raw material for cosmetic and bio-supplement products. Heliyon 2021; 7:e06912. [PMID: 34013079 PMCID: PMC8113846 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06912] [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] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Royal jellies (RJs) possess moisturizing, emulsifying, and stabilizing properties, and several pharmacological activities have also been found to be present, which make them an ideal component for cosmetic and skin care products. However, despite the abundant efficacies, there is a lack of studies that explore the chemical composition of RJ using metabolome analysis. Furthermore, an evaluation of the chemical composition of Indonesian RJs collected from different regions has yet to be carried out. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to identify any differences in the chemical composition of such RJs. Chemical profiling was also carried out to enable more targeted utilization based on the actual compositions. Chemical profiling is also important given the rich Indonesian biodiversity and the high dependence of the RJ compositions on the botanical source. In this research, ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry was used as part of an untargeted metabolomics approach. From the chemical profiling, >30 compounds were identified across four RJ samples. The major constituents of the samples were found to be oligosaccharides, fatty acids, and adenosine monophosphate derivatives. Meanwhile, sucrose and planteose were found to be highest in the samples from Banjarnegara and Kediri, whereas dimethyloctanoic acid was found to be unique to the sample from Banjarnegara. It was also discovered that the RJs from Demak and Tuban contained more organic fatty acids and oligosaccharides than the other samples. Although the sample from Demak demonstrated good potential for use in the cosmetic, skin care, and bio-supplement industries, the higher abundance of fatty acids and oligosaccharides in the sample from Tuban indicated that it is perhaps the most suitable RJ for use in this field.
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- Eka Sari
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Laboratory, Research Centre Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Banten, 42124, Indonesia
- Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Banten, 42124, Indonesia
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus UI, Depok, 16424, Indonesia
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- Institute of Bioproduct Development, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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- Laboratorium of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pancasila University, Jakarta, 12640, Indonesia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Kampus UI, Depok, 16424, Indonesia
- Corresponding author.
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