Effects of polypeptide from Chlamys farreri on amino acid con-tent in guinea pig skin irradiated by chronic ultraviolet A and B

1 INTRODUCTION Long-term exposure of the skin to ultraviolet (UV) radiation results in degenerative processes involved in photoaging and photocarcinogenesis (Differy, 1987). As UVC is absorbed entirely by the stratospheric ozone layer and does not reach the earth抯 surface, sunlight is composed of UVA (320 nm 400 nm) and UVB (290 nm 320 nm). Human skin is exposed constantly to both UVA and UVB radiation, it is, therefore, important to protect the skin against UVA and UVB-induce…     

The polypeptide in Chlamys farreri can protect human dermal fibroblasts from ultraviolet B damage

~~The Polypeptide in Chlamys farreri can protect human dermal fibroblasts from ultraviolet B damage@张玉江$Qingdao University, Medical College,Qingdao Shandong 266021,China @战松梅$Qingdao University, Medical College,Qingdao Shandong 266021,China @曹鹏利$Qingdao University, Medical College,Qingdao Shandong 266021,China @刘宁$Qingdao University, Medical College,Qingdao Shandong 266021,China @陈雪红$Qingdao University, Medical College,Qingdao Shandong 266021,China @…     

Protective effect of topically applied polypeptide from Chlamys farreri against ultraviolet radiation-induced chronic skin damage in guinea pig

Polypeptide fromChlamys farreri (PCF), a topical polypeptide isolated fromChlamys farreri, was used in this experiment aimed to investigate the photoprotective effect of PCF against chronic skin damage induced by ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation. The chronic ultraviolet-irradiated guinea pig model was established, and visible changes in the skin including wrinkling, sagging and erythema were observed. Malondialdehyde (MDA) and antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-px) in the dorsal skin were determined using biochemical methods. The results showed: (1) PCF (5 % and 20%) could greatly protect the dorsal skin of guinea pig against wrinkling, sagging and erythema induced by UV radiation in a concentration-dependent manner. (2) PCF could reduce MDA formation in the dorsal skin caused by UV irradiation, while increasing the activities of SOD and GSH-px. (3) The differences among the PCF groups and UV model group were significant (P<0.05,P<0.01). These results indicated that topical application, of PCF provided broad solar UV spectrum photoprotection; and that the antioxidant property of PCF might play a role in photoprotection. Project No. 39970638 supported by the NSFC, and the Science and Technology Bureau of Qingdao (No. 2001-28-50).     

Polypeptide from Chlamys farreri inhibits UVB-induced apoptosis of HaCaT cells via iNOS/NO and HSP90

Polypeptide from Chlamys farreri(PCF) is a novel marine bioactive product that was isolated from the gonochoric Chinese scallop Chlamys farreri,and was found to be an effective antioxidant in our recent studies.In this study,we investigated the effect of PCF on ultraviolet B(UVB)-induced apoptosis of HaCaT cells and the intracellular signaling pathways involved.Pretreatment with the inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS) inhibitor S-methylisothiourea sulfate inhibited UVB-induced apoptosis,indicating that iN...     

A polypeptide from Chlamys farreri inhibits UVB-induced HaCaT cells apoptosis via the Apaf-1/caspase-9 and Smac/XIAP signaling pathway

A novel marine active polypeptide(PCF),isolated from the gonochoric Chinese scallop,Chlamys farreri,has potential antioxidant and anti-apoptotic activity against ultraviolet irradiation.We investigated whether UVB-induced HaCaT cell apoptosis occurs via the mitochondrial pathways Apaf-1/caspase-9 and Smac/XIAP/caspase-3.We then investigated the molecular mechanisms controlling the anti-apoptotic effect of PCF.Pre-treatment with PCF and caspase-9 inhibitor significantly inhibited UVB-induced apoptosis in HaC...     

Effects of polypeptide from<Emphasis Type="Italic">Chlamys farreri</Emphasis> on amino acid content in guinea pig skin irradiated by chronic ultraviolet A and B

We examined the effects of polypeptide fromChlamys farreri (PCF) on the amount of hydroxyproline in guinea pig skin irradiated by chronic ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation. PCF was applied locally before repeated exposure of guinea pig to UVA and UVB. The contents of hydroxyproline and other amino acids in guinea pig skin were determined by automatic amino acid analyzer. Our results showed that: (1) long-time UVA and UVB radiation can reduce dramatically the amounts of hydroxyproline, aspartic acid, threonine, glycine, phenylalanine and lysine in guinea pig skin in comparison with the control group (P<0.05); (2) Compared with model group, pre-treatment with 5% and 20% PCF prior to UVA and UVB radiation can inhibit the decline of amino acids content in guinea pig skin in a dose-dependent manner (P<0.05). As the decrease of hydroxyproline, glycine and lysine contents in the skin directly reflexes type I collagen degeneration, our results indicated that the chronic application of PCF can protect skin type I collagen against UV radiation, and thus protect skin from photoaging. Project No. 39970638 supported by the NSFC, and also supported by the Science and Technology Bureau of Qingdao (No: 2001-28-50).