• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.188-193
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• 2006

We induced the activation of melanocytes in the epidermis of C57BL/6 mice by ultraviolet B (UVB) irradiation and observed the effect of red ginseng (RG) on the formation, and decrease of UVB-induced epidermal mel-anocytes. C57BL/6 mice were irradiated by UVB $80mJ/cm^2$ (0.5 mW/sec) daily for 7 days, and RG was intraperitoneally or topically applied pre- or post-irradiation. For the estimation of change of epidermal melanocytes, light microscopic observation with dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA) stain was performed. Split epidermal sheets prepared from the ear of untreated mice exhibited 11-16 $melanocytes/mm^2$, and one week after UV irradiation, the applied areas show an increased number of strongly DOPA-positive melanocytes with stout dendrites. But intraperitoneal or topical treatment with RG before each irradiation interrupted UVB-induced pigmentation and resulted in a marked reduction in the number of epidermal melanocytes as compared to radiation control skin. The number and size of DOPA-positive epidermal mel-anocytes were also significantly decreased in intraperitoneally injected or topically applicated group after irradiation with RG at 3rd and 6th weeks after irradiation. The present study suggests the RG as inhibitor of UVB-induced pigmentation and depigmenting agent.

• 공업화학
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.220-225
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• 2020

모발은 여러 가지 아미노산들을 포함하는 단백질로 이루어져 있다. 자외선(UV)은 태양광선중에서 모발손상에 가장 큰 영향을 미치며 모발 노화에 주된 역할을 한다. 본 연구의 목적은 전자현미경(SEM), 공초점현미경(CLSM) 및 적외선 현미경분광법(IR micro spectroscopy)을 이용하여 정상모발에 UVB를 조사한 후 특징적인 형태학적 및 화학적 구조변화를 알아보는 것이다. 에너지 분산형 X선 분광기가 부착된 전자현미경은 자외선 조사모발의 표면이 정상모발과 비교했을 때 거칠고 높은 산소원소의 함량을 보였다. 형광 및 3차원 위상 이미지를 CLSM으로 분석한 결과 정상모발의 초록색 형광방출이 UVB 조사모발에 비해 매우 높았다. 또한 fluorescamine 형광 염색법을 통해 UVB 조사모발은 정상모발에 비해 펩타이드 결합의 파괴로 생성된 자유 아미노기가 많음을 확인할 수 있었다. UVB 조사모발의 강한 푸른색 형광은 아미노기의 함량이 높다는 것을 의미하며, 이는 CLSM에서도 관찰되었다. 따라서 fluorescamine은 UVB 조사모발에서 펩타이드 결합의 파괴를 관찰하는데 유용한 도구가 될 수 있다. 정상모발과 UVB 조사모발의 단면을 IR micro-spectroscopy를 통해 이미지 맵핑(mapping)한 결과, UVB 조사모발은 정상 모발에 비해 모발의 표면은 물론 내부에 걸쳐 디설파이드 결합(disulfide bond)의 산화가 일어나고 있음을 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 분광학적 방법은 단독 또는 다른 분석법과 함께 모발화장품의 개발에 응용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.27-32
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• 2010

자외선 B는 반응성 산소종(reactive oxygen species, ROS)의 발생을 유도하고 세포내 항산화 물질의 저장을 방해한다. 후코이단은 L-fucose와 황 에스터기를 포함하는 다당류로서 갈조류의 주요 성분으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 인간 피부 섬유아세포인 HS68세포에 자외선을 조사하여 산화 스트레스를 유도한 후 후코이단의 보호효과를 확인하고자 하였다. 후코이단의 전처치로 malondialdehyde (MDA)의 양이 용량-의존적으로 감소하였고, 세포내 glutathiopne도 후코이단 $100\;{\mu}g/ml$을 투여하였을 때 후코이단을 투여하지 않고 자외선만 조사한 군에 비하여 21.5% 감소하였다. 후코이단을 10, $100\;{\mu}g/ml$의 용량으로 투여하였을 경우 자외선 B에 의한 ROS 생성이 자외선만 조사하였을 때 보다 각각 40.1%와 68.4%로 유의하게 감소하였다. 세포노화와 관련된 $\beta$-galactosidase의 양성 염색률은 후코이단을 10, $100\;{\mu}g/ml$ 투여하였을 경우 자외선만 조사하였을 때보다 각각 23.1%, 16.4% 감소하였다. 이러한 결과로 미루어 후코이단은 자외선에 의한 산화 스트레스에 대하여 광보호 효과가 있는 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Photoscience
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.482-484
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• 2002

UV irradiation activates various intracellular signaling pathways causing cell death in a DNA damage-dependent and an independent manner. As DNA photoproducts, major forms of DNA damage, are maximally formed by UV light at 260-nm, short wavelength UV (UVC) is more harmful than middle wavelength UV (UVB). However, the differences or similarities in responses of DNA damage-independent intracellular signaling molecules to UVB and UVC are not elucidated. We examined activation of signaling molecules towards apoptosis in normal human fibroblastic cells after irradiation with UVB or UVC at a dose generating the equal amount of DNA photoproducts. Both UVB and UVC induced transient phosphorylation of ERK and sustained phosphorylation of p38. Phosphorylation of p53 at Ser15 and at Ser392 residues were also observed, which were inhibited by a phosphoinositide 3-kinase inhibitor, wortmannin. In contrast, an antioxidant N-acetyl-cysteine and a p38 inhibitor SB203580 suppressed only Ser392 phosphorylation, suggesting that UV-induced oxidative stress and p38 activation were involved in the phosphorylation of this site. The apoptic signals such as mitochondrial cytochrome C release and annexin V binding were then observed. Overall, no difference was found in chronological responses of p53, MAPK, and apoptosis between UVB-irradiated and UVC-irradiated cells. These results suggested that DNA damage-independent intracellular signaling molecules similarly responded to UVB and UVC when the equal level of DNA photoproducts were generated.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.241-247
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• 2015

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation-induced loss of dermal extracellular matrix is associated with skin photoaging. Recent studies demonstrated that keratinocyte-releasable stratifin (SFN) plays a critical role in skin collagen metabolism by inducing matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1) expression in target fibroblasts. In the present study, we examined whether SFN released from UVB-irradiated epidermal keratinocytes increases MMP1 release from dermal fibroblasts, and whether these events are affected by p-coumaric acid (p-CA), a natural phenolic compound with UVB-shielding and antioxidant properties. HaCaT cells were exposed to UVB in the absence and presence of p-CA, and the conditioned medium was used to stimulate fibroblasts in medium transfer experiments. The cells and media were analyzed to determine the expressions/releases of SFN and MMP1. UVB exposure increased SFN release from keratinocytes into the medium. The conditioned medium of UVB-irradiated keratinocytes increased MMP1 release from fibroblasts. The depletion of SFN using a siRNA rendered the conditioned medium of UVB-irradiated keratinocytes ineffective at stimulating fibroblasts to release MMP1. p-CA mitigated UVB-induced SFN expression in keratinocytes, and attenuated the MMP1 release by fibroblasts in medium transfer experiments. In conclusion, the present study demonstrated that the use of UV absorbers such as p-CA would reduce UV-induced SFN-centered signaling events involved in skin photoaging.

• 한국응용약물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국응용약물학회 2007년도 Proceedings of The Convention
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• pp.153-158
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• 2007

Background: Naturally occurring antioxidants were used to regulate the skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation because several antioxidants have demonstrated that they can inhibit wrinkle formation through prevention of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and/or increase of collagen synthesis. We examined the effect of oral administration of the antioxidant mixture ("L-Skin Care") on UVB-induced wrinkle formation. In addition, we investigated the possible molecular mechanisms of photoprotection against UVB through inhibition of collagen-degrading MMP activity or through enhancing of pro collagen synthesis in mouse dorsal skin. Methods: Female SKH-l hairless mice were orally administrated "L-Skin Care" (test group) or vehicle (control group) for 10 weeks with UVB irradiation by three times a week. The intensity of irradiation was gradually increased from 30 to $180mJ/cm^2$. Microtopographic and histological assessments of the dorsal skins were carried out at the end of 10 weeks to evaluate wrinkle formation. Western blot analysis and EMSA were also carried out to investigate the changes in the balance of collagen synthesis and collagen degradation. Results: Our "L-Skin Care" significantly reduced UVB-induced wrinkle formation, accompanied by significant reduction of epidermal thickness, and UVB-induced hyperplasia, acanthosis and hyperkeratosis. Oral administration of "L-Skin Care" significantly prevented UVB-induced expressions of MMPs, mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinases and activation of activator protein (AP)-1 transcriptional factor in addition to enhanced type I procollagen and transforming growth factor-$\beta$ (TGF-$\beta$) expression. Conclusion: Oral administration of "L-Skin Care" significantly inhibited wrinkle formation caused by chronic UVB irradiation through significant inhibition of UVB-induced MMP activity accompanied with enhancement of collagen synthesis.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2018

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Shinsuwisaengtang (SSWST) extracts on antioxidant activity and inhibition of phototoxicity as a medicine for skin damage due to ultra violet stimulation. Methods : To determine the cytotoxicity of Hs68 cells from SSWST extracts, we investigated cell viability by MTT assay. To determine the protective effect of phototoxicity, we investigated cell viability after UVB radiation. The DPPH radical scavenging activity was examined to determine the antioxidant effect of SSWST extracts. Hoechst 33258 staining was performed to observe the protective effect of SSWST on UVB. Results : The cytotoxicity of SSWST extracts in Hs68 cells was not appeared significantly in all concentration. SSWST extracts significantly increased the viability of UVB-stimulated Hs68 cells at a concentration of 25, 50 and $100{\mu}g/ml$. SSWST extract showed higher DPPH radical scavenging than the control group. It was observed that SSWST extracts inhibited the apoptosis of the UVB-stimulated Hs68 cells through a fluorescence microscope. Conclusions : It was observed that SSWST did not induce cytotoxicity at a constant concentration and had a protective effect on phototoxicity and an antioxidant effect. Thus, it is considered that it maybe used as a medicine to cure skin damage caused by UVB and photoaging changes in the future.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.922-928
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• 2012

Sulforaphane [1-isothiocyanato-4-(methylsulfinyl)-butane] is one of the most abundant isothiocyanates in some cruciferous vegetables, especially broccoli. Sulforaphaene has been shown to exhibit many pharmacological activities, including anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial activities. However, the anti-skin photoaging effects of sulforaphane have not yet been reported. In the present study, we investigated the inhibitory effects of sulforaphane on MMP-1 and -3 expressions of the human dermal fibroblasts via various in vitro experiments and elucidated the pathways of inhibition. Western blot analysis and real-time PCR revealed sulfiraphane inhibited UVB-induced MMP-1 and -3 expressions in a dose-dependent manner. UVB strongly activated nuclear factor-${\kappa}B$ (NF-${\kappa}B$) activity, which was determined by NF-${\kappa}B$ DNA binding activity. UVB-induced NF-${\kappa}B$ activation and MMP expression were completely blocked by sulforphane. These findings suggest that sulforaphane could prevent UVB-induced MMPs expressions through inhibition of NF-${\kappa}B$ activation.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.429-436
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 피부의 표피와 진피에 분포하는 HaCaT 세포와 HDF 세포를 이용하여 항산화효과가 우수한 두릅순 추출물의 처리가 UVB에 의한 피부광노화를 억제할 수 있는지 알아보기 위하여 피부 염증반응과 관련한 사이토카인과 피부의 주요 구성 단백질인 collagen에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 MMP-1, type-I procollagen, TRPV-1 등의 단백질 발현에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. HaCaT에 두릅순 추출물을 24시간 전처리한 경우 UVB ($55 mJ/cm^2$) 노출로 인해 증가한 염증매개인자인 IL-6, IL-8, $PGE_2$를 유의하게 감소시켰다. 또한, 피부 collagen의 정상적인 구조 및 양에 영향을 미치는 단백질들의 발현을 측정한 결과 HaCaT에서는 UVB 조사로 인해 증가한 TRPV-1과 MMP-1 단백질의 발현이 두릅순 에탄올 추출물의 전처리로 모두 감소하였고, HDF에서는 UVB를 조사한 대조군에 비하여 두릅순 추출물 처리가 MMP-1 단백질 발현을 감소시키는 동시에 collagen의 전구체인 type-I procollagen의 발현을 증가시키는 효과를 보였다. 이들 결과들로부터 항산화효과가 우수한 두릅순 70% 에탄올 추출물은 피부세포에서 UVB에 의한 염증반응을 억제시키는 동시에 피부 collagen의 감소를 억제시킴으로써 피부 광노화를 예방할 수 있는 천연 소재로 이용될 수 있다고 본다.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.644-651
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• 2022

피부는 인체를 구성하는 가장 큰 장기로 생체 내부를 보호한다. 자외선은 피부에 광노화와 산화적 손상을 비롯한 다양한 염증반응을 일으킨다. 본 연구의 목적은 섬유아세포에서 UVB를 조사하여 Saponaria 추출물의 보호 효과를 조사하는 것이다. 본 연구에서는 UVB에 의한 세포독성과 산화적 세포사멸, NO 및 PGE₂ 생성에 대한 보호활성을 나타내는 Saponaria의 유효성을 평가하였다. HS68 세포를 UVB(120mJ/cm²)에 조사하고 100, 200, 400 ㎍/mL의 다양한 농도로 Saponaria 추출물로 24시간 동안 처리하였으며, 자외선 B에 의해 생성된 세포 내 활성 산소 종(ROS)은 DCF-DA 염색 후 분광 형광계를 사용하여 검출하였다. 또한 지질 과산화는 배양 배지로 분비되는 8-이소프로스탄의 수준을 측정하여 분석하였다. 그 결과 Saponaria 추출물이 UVB에 의한 세포독성을 효과적으로 억제하였다. 산화적 세포 손상은 UVB로 유도된 HS68 섬유아세포에서 PGE₂를 매개하였고, 이는 사포나리아 추출물 처리에 의하여 유의하게 억제되었다. 또한, 이들 추출물의 보호 효과는 농도 의존적으로 세포내 ROS 생성 및 지질 과산화 억제에 의해 매개되는 것으로 평가되었다. 이러한 결과는 Saponaria 추출물이 자외선 B에 의한 산화적 스트레스로 매개한 피부 손상을 억제하여 세포 보호효과를 나타내므로 항노화 기능성 소재로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.