• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.211-220
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• 2007

Objective: In organotypic culture of immortalized human oral keratinocytes (IHOK), the change of the growth and differentiation was investigated according to the fibroblast type and the involvement of mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase. Materials & Methods: IHOK was cultured three dimensionally with gingival fibroblast (GF), dermal fibroblast (DF) and immortalized gingival fibroblast (IGF). We characterized biologic properties of three dimensionally reconstructed IHOK by histological, immunohistochemical, and Western blot analysis. We also investigated whether MAP kinase pathway was involved in epithelial-mesenchymal interaction by Western blot analysis. Results: The best condition of three dimensionally cultured IHOK was the dermal equivalent consisting of type I collagen and IGF. IGF increased the expression of more proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), involucrin than GF and DF in response to co-culture with IHOK. Extracellularly regulated kinase (ERK) pathway was activated in organotypic co-culture with IGF. Conclusion: The organotypic co-culture of IHOK with dermal equivalent consisting of type I collagen and IGF resulted in excellent morphologic and immunohistochemical characteristics and involved ERK pathway. The epithelial-mesenchymal interaction was activated according to the fibroblast type.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.63-67
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• 2019

Interaction between epidermis and dermis plays an important role in wound healing and hair follicle formation. This study focused on investigating the potency of ethanol extract of Puerariae Radix (EPR) as cosmetic ingredient using human dermal fibroblasts (hDFn). Our results revealed that EPR suppressed collagenase activity dose-dependently. EPR inhibited activity of $5{\alpha}$-reductase I and II at the final concentration of $25{\mu}g/ml$ in hDFn cells. Also, EPR promoted the proliferation and the ERK activation of cells. ERK phosphorylation by EPR was blocked by specific inhibitor of ERK, PD98059. EPR-induced cell proliferation was blocked by PD98059. This means that EPR could promote the proliferation of hDFn cells via the activation ERK. Collectively, these results suggest that EPR may be used as a new cosmetic ingredient.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.25-36
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• 2024

Purpose: Mucogingival defects (MGDs), such as dental root recessions, decreased vestibular depth, and absence of keratinized tissues, are commonly seen in dental clinics. MGDs may result in functional, aesthetic, and hygienic concerns. In these situations, autogenous soft tissue grafts are considered the gold-standard treatment. This study compares the healing process of free gingival grafts (FGGs) to bacterial cellulose matrix (BCM) and human acellular dermal matrix (ADM) seeded with fibroblasts from culture supplemented with platelet-rich plasma in a rat model. Methods: Surgical defects were made in rats, which received the following treatments in a randomized manner: group I, negative control (defect creation only); group II, positive control (FGG); group III, BCM; group IV, BCM + fibroblasts; group V, ADM; and group VI, ADM + fibroblasts. Clinical, histological, and immunological analyses were performed 15 days after grafting. Clinical examinations recorded epithelium regularity and the presence of ulcers, erythema, and/or edema. Results: The histological analysis revealed the degree of reepithelization, width, regularity, and presence of keratin. The Fisher exact statistical test was applied to the results (P<0.05). No groups showed ulcers except for group I. All groups had regular epithelium without erythema and without edema. Histologically, all groups exhibited regular epithelium with keratinization, and myofibroblasts were present in the connective tissue. The groups that received engineered grafts showed similar clinical and histological results to the FGG group. Conclusions: Within the limitations of this study, it was concluded that BCM and ADM can be used as cell scaffolds, with ADM yielding the best results. This study supports the use of this technical protocol in humans.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제26권10호
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• pp.855-860
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• 2003

The effect of silver sulfadiazine (SSD) on the proliferation of human dermal fibroblast (HDF) was studied to determine the impact of the drug on the wound healing process and dermal mechanical strength. Human dermal fibroblasts were cultured to 80% confluency using DMEM with 10% FBS and viability of the cell was estimated using neutral red assay. In addition, the $2^{nd}$ degree burn wound was prepared on the anterior part of rabbit ear skin and dressings containing SSD were applied for 96 h. Presence of inflammatory cells and degree of re-epithelialization were investigated in the wound. After 15 day of the induction of burn wounds, the treated area was excised and dermal mechanical strength was quantitatively measured with a constant speed tensiometer. SSD was found to be highly cyto-toxic in cultured HDF cells. The topical application of SSD (2%) could control the infection as evidenced by the lack of accumulation of inflammatory cells in histological evaluation. Therefore, these observations suggested that the impairment of dermal regeneration and decreased mechanical strength of dermal tissue was resulted from the cyto-toxic effect of SSD on dermal cells. Since the decreased mechanical strength may lead to reduction in resilience, toughness and maximum extension of the tissue, the identification of optimum dose for SSD that limits infection while minimizes the cyto-toxic effect may be clinically relevant.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제23권10호
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• pp.1357-1364
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• 2013

Human skin is continuously exposed to ultraviolet (UV)-induced photoaging. UVA increases the activity of MMP-1 in dermal fibroblasts through mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), p38, signaling. The irradiation of keratinocytes by UVA results in the secretion of the inflammatory cytokine, tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$), and the stimulation of MMP-1 in normal human dermal fibroblasts (NHDFs). Lipoteichoic acid (LTA) is a component of the cell wall of gram-positive Lactobacillus spp. of bacteria. LTA is well known as an anti-inflammation molecule. LTA of the bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum has an anti-photoaging effect, but the potential anti-photoaging effect of the other bacteria has not been examined to date. The current study showed that L. sakei LTA (sLTA) has an immune modulating effect in human monocyte cells. Our object was whether inhibitory effects of sLTA on MMP-1 are caused from reducing the MAPK signal in NHDFs. It inhibits MMP-1 and MAPK signaling induced by UVA in NHDFs. We also confirmed effects of sLTA suppressing TNF-${\alpha}$ inducing MMP-1 in NHDFs.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.9-17
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• 2013

본 논문에서는 세리신잠 실샘 가수분해물(Sericinjam Gland Hydrolysate: SJGH)을 이용하여 진피 섬유아세포에서 항산화 및 항노화 연구를 진행하였다. SJGH는 사람 섬유아세포에서 고농도의 과산화수소에 의한 세포사멸과 세포 내 산화 증가를 효과적으로 방어하였다. 또한 SJGH는 저농도의 과산화수소에 의한 섬유아세포의 SA-${\beta}$-Gal 발현과 MMP-1의 발현 증가를 억제하였고, 반대로 프로콜라겐 I의 생합성은 증가시켰다. 이러한 결과를 통해 SJGH의 항산화 및 항노화 효과가 우수함을 확인하였으며, SJGH가 항노화 화장품의 우수한 소재가 될 수 있음을 보여준다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제21권9호
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• pp.1266-1273
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• 2011

사포닌은 동양의 전통적인 약재로 널리 알려진 인삼의 주요한 성분이다. 사포닌의 다양한 생물학적 효능이 밝혀져 있으나, 피부재생과 관련된 효능은 현재까지도 명백하지 않다. 본 연구에서는 세포외 시스템에서 사포닌의 항산화 효과 뿐만 아니라 사람 진피 섬유아세포에서 기질금속단백질 분해효소(MMP)에 대한 효능이 조사되었다. 먼저 MTT assay를 이용한 세포생존력에 대한 사포닌의 효능을 조사한 결과, 10 ${\mu}g$/ml 이하의 농도에서 사포닌은 세포생존력을 증가시켰으나 25 ${\mu}g$/ml 이상의 농도에서는 세포독성을 나타내었다. 항산화에 대한 사포닌 효능을 조사한 결과, 1 ${\mu}g$/ml 이상의 농도에서 사포닌은 환원력 뿐만 $H_2O_2$에 대한 억제 효능을 보여주었다. 특히, DNA 산화에 대한 보호 효과도 나타내었다. 더욱이 gelatin 및 casein zymography 시험결과, 사포닌은 MMP-2를 활성화 시키고 MMP-1의 활성을 증가시키는 것으로 보아, 항노화 및 피부재생 약효제로 잠재적인 가능성이 기대된다.

• 한국해양바이오학회지
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.126-135
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• 2006

Phloroglucinol 단위체로 구성된 Oligomeric polyphenol인 Phlorotannins을 갈조류의 일종인 감태(Ecklonia cava)의 메탄올 추출물의 용매 분획으로부터 분리하였다. 산화스트레스에 대한 감태추출물의 용매분획으로부터 Phlorotannins의 억제효능을 주름형성과 연관성이 있는 사람피부섬유아세포(HDFs)에서 조사되었다. ESR spectroscopy 분석에서, 감태의 에틸아세테이트 분획으로 부터의 Phlorotannins에서 DPPH radical, Hydroxyl radical 및 Alkyl radical에 대하여 가장 높은 소거효능이 나타났다. 2',7'-Dichlorofluorescin diacetate (DCFH-DA)와 Diphenyl-1-pyrenylphosphine (DPPP)을 이용하여 세포내에서 활성산소종 및 지질과산화 수준을 측정하였다. 감태의 다른 용매 분획과 비교하여 에틸아세테이트 용매분획으로 부터의 Pphlorotannins의 존재에서 이들수준이 유의성 있게 감소되었다 (P < 0.01). 더욱이, Phlorotannins은 세포내의 Glutathione (GSH) 함량도 시간에 따라 증가시켰다. 그러므로, 이러한 결과들은 감태의 Phlorotannins이 산화적 스트레스와 연관성이 있는 주름형성 같은 여러가지 질환의 예방 및 치료에 잠재적인 효능이 있다는 것을 암시하고 있다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.497-506
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• 2021

Besides using for hair removal, depilatory agents have been considered to be used as a penetration enhancer for transepidermal drug delivery. To examine the effect in hair follicles (HFs), two commercially available depilatory creams were tested on the dorsal skin of mice to monitor the effect deep into the skin structure. Fifteen male BALB/c mice were used in this study. Depilatory creams were applied to the dorsal skin of the same animal using shaved and untouched treatments as controls to minimize individual differences. Skin samples were collected at three days, one week and two weeks (n = 5 for each) after the treatment, and subjected for hematoxylin-eosin staining, and immunohistochemical analysis for proinflammatory cytokines. The morphological examination showed an increase in the thickness of epidermal layer of the depilatory cream-treated skin at early time points and in the subcutis at two weeks. Depilatory cream promoted entry of anagen phase and increased the number of hair follicles in the subcutis at one and two weeks. Immunohistochemistry showed elevated percentages of dermal fibroblasts expressing interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, and tumor necrosis factor-β. Shaving process increased the thickness of epidermis and dermis as depilatory creams did, but did neither induce the expression of proinflammatory cytokines in the dermal fibroblasts nor the number of HFs. The results suggested that the commercially available depilatory creams caused a transient minor inflammatory response of the skin and increased the levels of cytokines that might subsequently affect hair growth.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제52권1호
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• pp.35-42
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• 2019

We investigated the protective effects of antioxidant fractions from a 70% ethanolic extract of Hizikia fusiformis in human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs). Powdered H. fusiformis was extracted with 70% ethanol and then partitioned into three fractions according to polarity using n-hexane (HFH), chloroform (HFC), and ethyl acetate (HFEA). Antioxidant activity was observed in HFEA at 0.66 mg/mL based on the half maximal inhibitory concentration ($IC_{50}$) of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), and at 0.24 mg/mL based on alkyl radical scavenging. The protective effects of the HFEA antioxidant fraction against 2,2-azobis-(2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride (AAPH)-damaged HDFs and the expression of Type I procollagen in HDFs were examined. HFEA caused the proliferation of HDFs with and without AAPH treatment and protected against AAPH damage to HDFs in a dose-dependent manner ($50-200{\mu}g/mL$). This implies that the antioxidant properties of the fractions depended on their proliferative and protective effects. The HFEA antioxidant fraction had significant effects and caused the dose-dependent expression of Type I procollagen, an important anti-wrinkle protein, in HDFs. In conclusion, antioxidant substances in H. fusiformis were found in the ethyl acetate fraction, and the resulting HFEA may have cosmetic applications.