PMID- 34942986 OWN - NLM STAT- PubMed-not-MEDLINE LR - 20211229 IS - 2076-3921 (Print) IS - 2076-3921 (Electronic) IS - 2076-3921 (Linking) VI - 10 IP - 12 DP - 2021 Nov 25 TI - Anemopsis californica Attenuates Photoaging by Regulating MAPK, NRF2, and NFATc1 Signaling Pathways. LID - 10.3390/antiox10121882 [doi] LID - 1882 AB - Long-term exposure of the skin to solar radiation causes chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, which accelerates collagen degradation. This contributes to the formation of wrinkles and dark spots, skin fragility, and even skin cancer. In this study, Anemopsis californica (AC), a herb from North America that is well known for treating microorganism infection and promoting wound healing, was investigated for its photoprotective effects. The biological effects of AC were studied on two in vitro models, namely, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced macrophages and ultraviolet B (UVB)-irradiated dermal fibroblasts, to characterize its underlying molecular mechanisms. The results showed that AC decreased the mRNA levels of inflammatory mediators in sensitized macrophages, including cytokines, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and cyclooxygenase (COX-2). Moreover, AC alleviated UVB-induced photoaging in dermal fibroblasts by restoring procollagen synthesis. This resulted from the regulation of excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) by AC, which was mediated by the activation of the antioxidative system nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2). AC also alleviated oxidative stress and inflammatory responses by inhibiting the phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and interfering with the nuclear translocation of the immune regulator nuclear factor of activated T-cells 1 (NFATc1). In conclusion, the protective effects of AC on skin cellular components suggested that it has the potential for use in the development of drugs and cosmetics that protect the skin from UVB-induced chronic inflammation and aging. FAU - Nguyen, Quynh T N AU - Nguyen QTN AD - Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si 17104, Korea. FAU - Fang, Minzhe AU - Fang M AD - Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si 17104, Korea. FAU - Do, Nhung Quynh AU - Do NQ AUID- ORCID: 0000-0001-9239-0904 AD - Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si 17104, Korea. FAU - Jeong, Jeehaeng AU - Jeong J AD - Snow White Factory, 807 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06032, Korea. FAU - Oh, Sarang AU - Oh S AD - Snow White Factory, 807 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06032, Korea. FAU - Zheng, Shengdao AU - Zheng S AD - Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si 17104, Korea. FAU - Kim, Minseon AU - Kim M AD - Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si 17104, Korea. AD - Snow White Factory, 807 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06032, Korea. FAU - Choi, Junhui AU - Choi J AD - Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si 17104, Korea. FAU - Lim, Seojun AU - Lim S AD - Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si 17104, Korea. FAU - Yi, Tae Hoo AU - Yi TH AUID- ORCID: 0000-0001-9369-6542 AD - Graduate School of Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si 17104, Korea. LA - eng GR - 20210491/Kyung Hee University/ PT - Journal Article DEP - 20211125 PL - Switzerland TA - Antioxidants (Basel) JT - Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) JID - 101668981 PMC - PMC8698643 OTO - NOTNLM OT - Anemopsis californica OT - nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) OT - nuclear factor of activated T-cells (NFAT) OT - oxidative stress OT - photoaging COIS- The authors declare no conflict of interest. EDAT- 2021/12/25 06:00 MHDA- 2021/12/25 06:01 PMCR- 2021/11/25 CRDT- 2021/12/24 01:01 PHST- 2021/11/02 00:00 [received] PHST- 2021/11/19 00:00 [revised] PHST- 2021/11/23 00:00 [accepted] PHST- 2021/12/24 01:01 [entrez] PHST- 2021/12/25 06:00 [pubmed] PHST- 2021/12/25 06:01 [medline] PHST- 2021/11/25 00:00 [pmc-release] AID - antiox10121882 [pii] AID - antioxidants-10-01882 [pii] AID - 10.3390/antiox10121882 [doi] PST - epublish SO - Antioxidants (Basel). 2021 Nov 25;10(12):1882. doi: 10.3390/antiox10121882.