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Hair loss affects men and women of all ages. Myokines, which are mainly secreted by skeletal muscles during exercise, have numerous health benefits. VEGF, IGF-1, FGF and irisin are reprehensive myokines. Although VEGF, IGF-1 and FGF are positively associated with hair growth, few studies have researched the effects of irisin on hair growth. Here, we investigated whether irisin promotes hair growth using in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo patch assays, as well as mouse models. We show that irisin increases proliferation, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and mitochondrial membrane potential in human dermal papilla cells (hDPCs). Irisin activated the Wnt/ß-catenin signalling pathway, thereby upregulating Wnt5a, Wnt10b and LEF-1, which play an important role in hair growth. Moreover, irisin enhanced human hair shaft elongation. In vivo, patch assays revealed that irisin promotes the generation of new hair follicles, accelerates entry into the anagen phase, and significantly increases hair growth in C57BL/6 mice. However, XAV939, a Wnt/ß-catenin signalling inhibitor, suppressed the irisin-mediated increase in hair shaft and hair growth. These results indicate that irisin increases hair growth via the Wnt/ß-catenin pathway and highlight its therapeutic potential in hair loss treatment.
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Fibronectinas , Glucógeno Sintasa Quinasa 3 beta , Folículo Piloso , Cabello , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Vía de Señalización Wnt , beta Catenina , Animales , Humanos , Fibronectinas/metabolismo , Ratones , Glucógeno Sintasa Quinasa 3 beta/metabolismo , Cabello/crecimiento & desarrollo , beta Catenina/metabolismo , Folículo Piloso/crecimiento & desarrollo , Folículo Piloso/metabolismo , Factor de Unión 1 al Potenciador Linfoide/metabolismo , Proliferación Celular , Proteína Wnt-5a/metabolismo , Proteínas Wnt/metabolismo , Masculino , Femenino , Proteínas Proto-OncogénicasRESUMEN
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. Skin barrier dysfunction is the initial step in the development of AD. Recently, exosomes have been considered as potential cell-free medicine for skin defects such as aging, psoriasis and wounds. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of human dermal fibroblast-neonatal-derived exosome (HDFn-Ex) on AD. HDFn-Ex increased the expression of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor α (PPARα) and alleviated the 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (DNCB)-mediated downregulation of filaggrin, involucrin, loricrin, hyaluronic acid synthase 1 (HAS1) and HAS2 in human keratinocyte HaCaT cells. However, these effects were inhibited by the PPARα antagonist GW6471. In the artificial skin model, HDFn-Ex significantly inhibited DNCB-induced epidermal hyperplasia and the decrease in filaggrin and HAS1 levels via a PPARα. In the DNCB-induced AD-like mouse model, HDFn-Ex administration reduced epidermis thickening and mast cell infiltration into the dermis compared to DNCB treatment. Moreover, the decreases in PPARα, filaggrin and HAS1 expression, as well as the increases in IgE and IL4 levels induced by DNCB treatment were reversed by HDFn-Ex. These effects were blocked by pre-treatment with GW6471. Furthermore, HDFn-Ex exhibited an anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting the DNCB-induced increases in IκBα phosphorylation and TNF-α expression. Collectively, HDFn-Ex exhibited a protective effect on AD. Notably, these effects were regulated by PPARα. Based on our results, we suggest that HDFn-Ex is a potential candidate for treating AD by recovering skin barrier dysfunction and exhibiting anti-inflammatory activity.
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Dermatitis Atópica , Exosomas , Enfermedades de la Piel , Animales , Ratones , Recién Nacido , Humanos , Dermatitis Atópica/inducido químicamente , Dermatitis Atópica/tratamiento farmacológico , Dermatitis Atópica/metabolismo , PPAR alfa/metabolismo , Dinitroclorobenceno/metabolismo , Dinitroclorobenceno/farmacología , Dinitroclorobenceno/uso terapéutico , Proteínas Filagrina , Dinitrobencenos/efectos adversos , Dinitrobencenos/metabolismo , Exosomas/metabolismo , Piel/metabolismo , Antiinflamatorios/farmacología , Enfermedades de la Piel/metabolismo , Citocinas/metabolismo , Ratones Endogámicos BALB CRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: The process of hair dyeing causes hair damage, and periodic re-dyeing is required for newly grown hair. To avoid these hassles, hair color shampoos have been developed and are widely used. In this study, we compared the effects of two hair color shampoos with different dyeing principles to analyze the function of hair color shampoos. We analyzed hair tresses treated by hair-oxidation- and hair-coating-based shampoos. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We measured the color, tensile properties, softness, elasticity, gloss, moisture content, and protein content of the hair tresses dyed with color shampoos. The hair structures were analyzed by scanning and transmission electron microscopies (SEM and TEM) and a hydroxy radical-based method. RESULTS: The shampoo based on hair coating enhanced the hair dyeing effect and roughness, whereas that based on hair oxidation improved the color retention and moisture content in the hair tresses. Frictional resistance, gloss, and elasticity of the hair tresses were similar for the two products. However, according to the results of the protein loss test, TEM, and hydroxyl radical staining, the shampoo based on hair oxidation showed a longer dyeing retention compared to that based on hair coating but caused cuticle damage. CONCLUSION: These results show that the two shampoos with different dyeing principles exhibit different hair dyeing abilities and hair health indices. Therefore, we recommend that hair color shampoos should be used according to the requirements of an individual.
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Preparaciones para el Cabello , Humanos , Preparaciones para el Cabello/farmacología , Colorantes/análisis , Cabello/química , Proteínas/metabolismoRESUMEN
Atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic inflammatory disease, severely interferes with patient life. Human placenta extract (HPH; also known as human placenta hydrolysate) is a rich source of various bioactive substances and has widely been used to dampen inflammation, improve fatigue, exert anti-aging effects, and promote wound healing. However, information regarding HPH's incorporation in AD therapies is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate HPH's effective potential in treating AD using tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α/interferon (IFN)-γ-stimulated human keratinocytes (HaCaT), immunized splenocytes, and a 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced AD mouse model. In TNF-α /IFN-γ-stimulated HaCaT cells, HPH markedly reduced the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and restored the expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), superoxide dismutase 1(SOD1), catalase, and filaggrin (FLG). HPH reduced interleukin (IL)-6; thymus- and activation-regulated chemokine (TARC); thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP); and regulated upon activation, normal T cell expressed and presumably secreted (RANTES) levels and inhibited nuclear factor kappa B phosphorylation. Additionally, HPH suppressed the T helper 2 (Th2) immune response in immunized splenocytes. In the AD-like mouse model, it significantly mitigated the DNCB-induced elevation in infiltrating mast cells and macrophages, epidermal thickness, and AD symptoms. HPH also reduced TSLP levels and prevented FLG downregulation. Furthermore, it decreased the expression levels of IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, TARC, RANTES, and immunoglobulin E (IgE) in serum and AD-like skin lesion. Overall, our findings demonstrate that HPH effectively inhibits AD development and is a potentially useful therapeutic agent for AD-like skin disease.
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BACKGROUND: Actinidia polygama (silver vine) has been used in oriental medicine to treat gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammation. Actinidia polygama water extract (APWE) is named PB203. OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether PB203 has anti-photoaging effects and to understand the molecular mechanism underlying such effects. METHODS: The antioxidant effect was assessed by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl assay and 2',7'-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate staining in ultraviolet B (UVB)-irradiated HaCaT cells with or without PB203 treatment. Type I collagen, matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP-1), hyaluronic acid (HA), hyaluronan synthase 1 (HAS1) and HAS2 levels were measuring by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay or reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Also, we investigate the effects of PB203 on wrinkle formation, and the potential mechanisms underlying such effects were investigated in UVB-induced wrinkle mouse model mice. RESULTS: PB203 alleviated the UVB-induced reactive oxygen species production, phosphorylation of JNK, ERK, and p38, and formation of AP-1. In addition, PB203 inhibited the decreases in type I collagen and TIMP-1 levels, and the increase in MMP-1 levels in UVB-exposed HaCaT cells. In UVB-induced wrinkle mouse model, PB203 inhibited the decreases in elastin and type I collagen levels as well as the increases in MMP-1 expression, wrinkle formation, and skin dehydration. Furthermore, PB203 increased the expression of filaggrin, HAS1, and HAS2, improving the skin barrier function. CONCLUSION: Taken together, we found that PB203 is as a potent candidate to serve as a functional ingredient or therapeutic agent to improve UVB-mediated skin aging.
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Exosomes are used as innovative treatment options for repairing skin defects, such as aging, atopic dermatitis and wounds. However, the effects of exosomes obtained from human foreskin fibroblasts BJ5ta (BJ5ta Exo) on ultraviolet B (UVB)mediated photoaging have not been previously reported, at least to the best of our knowledge. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the antiphotoaging effects of BJ5ta Exo on UVB radiation in human skin fibroblasts and SKH1 hairless mice. The results revealed that BJ5ta Exo decreased the production of reactive oxygen species and inhibited the decrease in the expression levels of superoxide dismutase 1 and 2, glutathione peroxidase and catalase following UVB exposure. In addition, BJ5ta Exo attenuated the decrease in nuclear factor erythroid 2related factor 2 levels induced by UVB rays, indicating its scavenging activity against oxidative stress. Moreover, BJ5ta Exo inhibited the UVBinduced increase in the levels of γH2AX, p53/21 and cleaved PARP, whereas it promoted DNA doublestrand break repair through radiation sensitive 52 and effectively activated the TGFß1/Smad pathway. BJ5ta Exo also protected against UVBinduced senescence, as indicated by the downregulation in the levels of senescenceassociated ßgalactosidase and p16. In a mouse model of photoaging, BJ5ta Exo prevented the UVBinduced increase in transepidermal water loss, wrinkle formation and MMP1 expression, while also suppressing the UVBmediated decrease in collagen type I and elastin levels in the dorsal skin. Overall, the findings of the present study suggest that BJ5ta Exo represent an effective antiphotoaging agent, which can be used as a component in cosmetic products.
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Exosomas , Envejecimiento de la Piel , Animales , Ratones , Humanos , Exosomas/metabolismo , Piel/metabolismo , Colágeno Tipo I/metabolismo , Fibroblastos/metabolismo , Rayos Ultravioleta/efectos adversos , Especies Reactivas de Oxígeno/metabolismoRESUMEN
Wearable light-emitting diode (LED)-based phototherapeutic devices have recently attracted attention as skin care tools for wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation. However, the therapeutic effectiveness and safety of LED stimulators are still controversial due to their inefficient light transfer, high heat generation, and non-uniform spot irradiation. Here, a wearable surface-lighting micro-LED (SµLED) photostimulator is reported for skin care and cosmetic applications. The SµLEDs, consisting of a light diffusion layer (LDL), 900 thin film µLEDs, and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), achieve uniform surface-lighting in 2 × 2 cm2 -sized area with 100% emission yields. The SµLEDs maximize photostimulation effectiveness on the skin surface by uniform irradiation, high flexibility, and thermal stability. The SµLED's effect on melanogenesis inhibition is evaluated via in vitro and in vivo experiments to human skin equivalents (HSEs) and mouse dorsal skin, respectively. The anti-melanogenic effect of SµLEDs is confirmed by significantly reduced levels of melanin contents, melan-A, tyrosinase, and microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), compared to a conventional LED (CLED) stimulator.
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Iluminación , Dispositivos Electrónicos Vestibles , Animales , Ratones , Humanos , Melaninas , Piel , Monofenol MonooxigenasaRESUMEN
Background: Probiotics are known to improve atopic dermatitis (AD) by inhibiting T helper 2 (Th2)-related reactions, restoring the Th2/T helper1 (Th1) cytokine ratio. The most popular probiotic is Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (L. plantarum), which is widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. L. plantarum APsulloc 331261 (GTB1) used in this study was isolated from green tea. Materials and Methods: The effectiveness of oral GTB1 administration in improving AD was evaluated by visual evaluation, comparison of the lymph node sizes and spleen weights, histological evaluation, RT-qPCR, ELISA, and IHC analysis in the mouse model. Results: GTB1 improved AD symptoms, reduced epidermal thickness and mast cell numbers, decreased lymph node size and the spleen weight, increased filaggrin and loricrin protein levels, downregulated Th2 expression, and upregulated Th1 expression in a colony-forming unit-dependent manner. Conclusion: Oral administration of GTB1 isolated from green tea (Camellia sinensis) improved the AD symptoms, reduced hypersensitivity reaction, and increased the skin barrier function. Finally, it is involved in AD improvement by restoring the Th2/Th1 cytokine balance.
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RATIONALE: Various factors can cause ventilatory failure after endotracheal tube (ETT) intubation, which is associated with increased patient morbidity and mortality. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 76-year-old woman who was diagnosed with a hemopericardium and suspicion of a major-vessel injury due to dislocation of the clavicular fracture fixation screw. DIAGNOSIS: Non-resterilized reinforced ETT obstruction caused by a structural defect. INTERVENTION: Endotracheal tube was exchanged. OUTCOMES: The ventilator profile showed rapid improvement. LESSONS: Anesthesiologists should consider that a non-resterilized reinforced ETT may be defective. An ETT defect can cause high PIP and ETT obstruction without kinking or foreign materials.