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Bi-functional activity of chlorophyllin: Antifungal action against Botrytis cinerea and induction of grapevine defense genes 叶绿素的双功能活性:抗葡萄灰霉病和诱导葡萄防御基因
IF 3.7 2区 生物学 Q2 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2026.113365
Koffi Vincent Messanh, Mohammad Muhie Ddine, Veronica Ambrosini, Catherine Riou
Botrytis cinerea (B. cinerea) is a fungus with a high mutation rate and infects more than 200 plant species, causing significant yield losses. Therefore, new strategies to fight against this ubiquitous phytopathogen are highly sought after. In this context, antimicrobial Photodynamic Treatment (aPDT) using the natural chlorophyllin named E140 as a photosensitizer is considered to be a good and efficient approach to limit B. cinerea growth and its spore germination and viability while limiting its mutational power. In this study, we showed that E140 tested at 100 μM under a 16 h photoperiod significantly slowed down B. cinerea mycelium growth without affecting spore germination. Moreover, as E140 was localized in the hyphal cell wall structure, this could explain the reduced septal length and width under a 16 h photoperiod, leading to a global reduction in mycelial growth. Unexpectedly, E140 was shown to reduce the expression of two virulence genes (BcBac and BcBcg3) and, on detached grapevine leaves, to increase the expression of general defense genes such as PR1, PR3, and PR4. Stilbene synthase (STS) and heat shock hypersensitive response (HSR1). Furthermore, as we also showed in this study, E140 did not alter the development of grapevine plantlets and had no toxic effect on housefly maggots. Thus, water-soluble standalone E140 could be considered as a fungistatic molecule that is also able to alter Botrytis virulence and induce plant protection, suggesting a great new potential of E140 for further applications in viticulture and agriculture.
灰霉病菌(Botrytis cinerea, B. cinerea)是一种突变率高的真菌,侵染200多种植物,造成严重的产量损失。因此,对抗这种无处不在的植物病原体的新策略备受追捧。在这种情况下,利用天然叶绿素E140作为光敏剂进行抗菌光动力处理(aPDT)被认为是一种良好而有效的方法,可以限制灰绿杆菌的生长、孢子萌发和活力,同时限制其突变能力。在本研究中,我们发现E140在100 μM条件下,在16 h的光周期下显著减缓了灰葡萄球菌菌丝的生长,但不影响孢子的萌发。此外,由于E140定位于菌丝细胞壁结构,这可以解释在16 h光周期下,菌丝间隔长度和宽度减小,导致菌丝生长整体减少。出乎意料的是,E140降低了两个毒力基因(BcBac和BcBcg3)的表达,并且在离体葡萄叶片上,增加了一般防御基因(如PR1、PR3和PR4)的表达。二苯乙烯合成酶(STS)与热休克超敏反应(HSR1)。此外,正如我们在本研究中所表明的那样,E140不会改变葡萄藤植株的发育,对家蝇蛆也没有毒性作用。因此,水溶性E140可以被认为是一种能够改变葡萄孢毒力和诱导植物保护的抑菌分子,这表明E140在葡萄栽培和农业中的进一步应用具有巨大的新潜力。
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Time-resolved fluorescence imaging of methylene blue reveals heterogeneous polarity in living cells 亚甲基蓝的时间分辨荧光成像揭示了活细胞中的异质极性
IF 3.7 2区 生物学 Q2 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2026.113368
Andrey V. Belashov , Anna A. Zhikhoreva , Zhenlong Huang , Fangrui Lin , Irina V. Semenova , Oleg S. Vasyutinskii , Junle Qu
The paper presents time-resolved fluorescence analysis of methylene blue (MB) in solutions and in living cells in vitro. The analysis of MB fluorescence lifetime in solutions of different pH, viscosity and polarity revealed its independence on acidity and viscosity and linear rise with decreasing polarity. Moreover, MB binding to albumin and DNA did not affect its fluorescence lifetime. The obtained dependence of MB fluorescence lifetime on the Lippert-Mataga polarity parameter enabled analysis of polarity distributions in living cells. Fluorescence-lifetime images of MB fluorescence in cancerous HeLa and pseudo-normal bEnd.3 cells provided clear double-exponential signals, which were suggested to be due to diversity of polarity in different cell compartments. The longer fluorescence lifetime and its contribution were shown to differ in cells of different lines, that allowed us to suggest that polarity of low-polar structures and their amount differ in cells of these lines. In cells of both lines the fluorescence lifetimes in nuclei were shorter than those in cytoplasm. The combined analysis of fluorescence lifetimes and phasor plot coordinates allowed for segmentation of the intracellular area to regions of different polarity corresponding to nuclei and cytoplasm with the accuracy of about 90%, and to reveal differences in cells of the two lines.
本文介绍了亚甲基蓝(MB)在溶液和体外活细胞中的时间分辨荧光分析。对不同pH、粘度和极性溶液中MB荧光寿命的分析表明,MB荧光寿命与酸度和粘度无关,随极性降低而线性上升。此外,MB与白蛋白和DNA结合不影响其荧光寿命。所获得的MB荧光寿命与Lippert-Mataga极性参数的依赖关系使我们能够分析活细胞中的极性分布。癌变HeLa和假正常bEnd中MB荧光的荧光寿命图像。3个细胞呈现明显的双指数信号,这可能是由于不同细胞间极性差异所致。较长的荧光寿命及其贡献在不同细胞系的细胞中表现出不同,这使我们认为在这些细胞系的细胞中,低极性结构的极性及其数量是不同的。两种细胞系的细胞核荧光寿命均短于细胞质荧光寿命。结合荧光寿命和相量图坐标的分析,可以将细胞内区域分割为细胞核和细胞质对应的不同极性区域,准确率约为90%,并揭示了两种细胞系的细胞差异。
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Ultraviolet radiation reshapes the transcriptomic landscape of human skin aging: Insights from a multi-age comparative study 紫外线辐射重塑了人类皮肤衰老的转录组学景观:来自多年龄比较研究的见解
IF 3.7 2区 生物学 Q2 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2025.113352
Jiaqi Zhang , Xueli Jia , Qitian Fu , Xiaofeng Bai , Jun Wang , Yi Qin , Jie Yang , Fengwei Qi , Yao Pan

Background

Skin aging arises from both intrinsic processes and extrinsic factors, with ultraviolet (UV) radiation being the primary extrinsic cause of photoaging. However, the molecular mechanisms that differentiate these processes across the human lifespan remain incompletely characterized.

Objective

This study aimed to comprehensively compare the dynamic transcriptomic profiles of photoaged (neck, high UV exposure) and intrinsically aged (chest, low UV exposure) skin across three age groups (young, middle-aged, elderly), and to integrate these findings with biophysical skin measurements.

Methods

We performed transcriptomic analysis on skin biopsies from the neck and chest of 30 healthy female volunteers (n = 10 per age group). This was followed by differential gene expression, Gene Ontology (GO), and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses. The molecular findings were then correlated with an extensive panel of biophysical skin parameters assessing barrier function, elasticity, pigmentation, and microstructure.

Results

Photoaged neck skin exhibited accelerated age-dependent transcriptomic dysregulation, marked by enrichment in pathways related to DNA damage response (e.g., CHEK1), stress signaling (e.g., MAPK/STK3), metabolic reprogramming (e.g., AMPK/PPARG), and oncogenic transformation (e.g., WNT10B). A persistent pseudo-inflammatory state, mirrored by herpes simplex virus 1 infection pathway enrichment, was also observed. Notably, sirtuin expression (SIRT1, SIRT5) was severely depleted in photoaged skin, with SIRT1 specifically linked to attenuated AMPK signaling in middle age. In contrast, intrinsic aging in chest skin involved a more gradual decline in homeostatic processes like metabolism and immune vigilance. Comparative analysis further revealed UV-specific disruption in gap junction assembly and cytoskeletal organization, and in elderly skin, activation of pathways associated with neurodegenerative diseases. Finally, canonical correlation analysis (CCA) confirmed strong links between key gene expression patterns (e.g., FGFBP1 with erythema, CHEK1 with age) and clinical skin aging phenotypes.

Conclusion

Our study provides a high-resolution molecular map of human skin aging, demonstrating that UV radiation does not merely accelerate but fundamentally rewires the aging network, driving pathways distinct from intrinsic aging. Key identified drivers include sirtuin depletion, aberrant stress signaling, and a chronic pseudo-inflammatory response, offering novel targets for anti-photoaging interventions.
皮肤老化是由内在过程和外在因素引起的,紫外线(UV)辐射是光老化的主要外在原因。然而,在人类生命周期中区分这些过程的分子机制仍然没有完全表征。本研究旨在全面比较三个年龄组(青年、中年、老年)的光老化(颈部、高紫外线暴露)和内在衰老(胸部、低紫外线暴露)皮肤的动态转录组学特征,并将这些发现与皮肤生物物理测量相结合。方法对30名健康女性志愿者(每个年龄组10名)颈部和胸部皮肤活检组织进行转录组学分析。随后进行差异基因表达、基因本体(GO)和KEGG通路富集分析。然后将分子发现与广泛的生物物理皮肤参数相关联,评估屏障功能、弹性、色素沉着和微观结构。结果光老化的颈部皮肤表现出加速的年龄依赖性转录组失调,其特征是与DNA损伤反应(如CHEK1)、应激信号(如MAPK/STK3)、代谢重编程(如AMPK/PPARG)和致癌转化(如WNT10B)相关的通路富集。还观察到持续的假炎症状态,反映了单纯疱疹病毒1型感染途径的富集。值得注意的是,sirtuin的表达(SIRT1, SIRT5)在光老化皮肤中严重减少,其中SIRT1与中年时AMPK信号减弱有关。相比之下,胸部皮肤的内在衰老涉及新陈代谢和免疫警惕性等稳态过程的逐渐下降。对比分析进一步揭示了紫外线对缝隙连接组装和细胞骨架组织的特异性破坏,以及在老年皮肤中与神经退行性疾病相关的通路的激活。最后,典型相关分析(CCA)证实了关键基因表达模式(例如,FGFBP1与红斑,CHEK1与年龄)与临床皮肤衰老表型之间的密切联系。我们的研究提供了人类皮肤衰老的高分辨率分子图谱,表明紫外线辐射不仅加速了衰老网络,而且从根本上重塑了衰老网络,驱动了不同于内在衰老的途径。已确定的关键驱动因素包括sirtuin耗竭、异常应激信号和慢性伪炎症反应,为抗光老化干预提供了新的靶点。
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Ultraviolet-treated riboflavin induces ROS-mediated apoptosis via inhibiting mitochondrial complex I in acute myeloid leukemia 紫外线处理的核黄素通过抑制线粒体复合体I诱导ros介导的急性髓系白血病细胞凋亡。
IF 3.7 2区 生物学 Q2 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2025.113347
Ruining Liu , Shuang Ge , Jinyuan Sun , Yi Liu , Liping Sun , Yang Yu , Deqing Wang
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) remains challenging due to drug resistance and relapse, and novel therapeutic approaches are urgently needed. Here, we demonstrated that ultraviolet-treated riboflavin (RF-UV) elicited strong antileukemia effects in AML cell lines and primary patient samples, while showing minimal toxicity in normal cells. Mechanistically, inhibition of mitochondrial respiratory Complex I by RF-UV elevated reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and resulted in ROS-mediated apoptosis, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. Crucially, in vivo research showed RF-UV considerably slowed the development of AML and extended the survival time of mice. Our research unveiled the clinical application potential of RF-UV as a complex I inhibitor in leukemia treatment.
急性髓性白血病(AML)由于耐药和复发,仍然具有挑战性,迫切需要新的治疗方法。在这里,我们证明了紫外线处理的核黄素(RF-UV)在AML细胞系和原发患者样本中引起了很强的抗白血病作用,而在正常细胞中显示出最小的毒性。机制上,RF-UV抑制线粒体呼吸复合体I升高活性氧(ROS)水平,导致ROS介导的细胞凋亡、内质网(ER)应激和线粒体功能障碍。至关重要的是,体内研究表明,RF-UV显著减缓了AML的发展,延长了小鼠的生存时间。我们的研究揭示了RF-UV作为复合物I抑制剂在白血病治疗中的临床应用潜力。
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Curcumin-mediated photodynamic action disturbs TOM70-depedent MIC60 import to damage mitonchondria against breast cancer 姜黄素介导的光动力作用干扰tom70依赖的MIC60进口,以损害线粒体对抗乳腺癌。
IF 3.7 2区 生物学 Q2 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2025.113339
Xiang-Yi Zhao , Min Yan , Liang Zheng , Chang-Long Gou , Qi Huang , Liu-Gen Li , Xin-Ran Yu , Jing-Yu Lu , Cui Hu , Si-Han Zhang , Cunqing Kong , Fan Leng , Tong-Fei Li
The regulation of mitochondrial membrane proteins is of crucial significance for breast cancer therapy. TOM70, which located in mitochondria outer membrane, could import MIC family molecules to preserve mitochondrial homeostasis. However, there are few agents targeting TOM70. Therein, the effects of curcumin and it's mediated photodynamic therapy (PDT) on the TOM70 and mitochondrial function for breast cancer treatment were investigated. The 4 T1 and MDA-MB-231 cells were utilized as the breast cancer cells. The 4 T1 cell-bearing mice were constructed as the breast cancer animal model. The anti-cancer efficacy was validated using the CCK-8, Annexin-V/PI staining, colony formation. The associated molecules were detected by Western blots (WB), RT-qPCR, and Immunohistochemistry (IHC). The target was verified by molecular docking, CETSA, and DARTS. The mitochondrial proteins and DNA were extracted for the MIC60 and mtDNA damage detection. Curcumin treatment showed poor efficacy in the breast cancer model, as characterized by cell viability, apoptosis, proliferation of breast cancer cells, and the growth of tumor grafts in mice. However, curcumin-mediated PDT inhibited breast cancer in vitro and in vivo. Further exploration identified curcumin bond to TOM70, which is highly expressed in breast cancer, thereby activating it. But curcumin-induced PDT inactivated TOM70 through generated reactive oxygen species (ROS), which in turn interfered with the binding of MIC60 and its translocation into mitochondria. Curcumin-triggered PDT led to severe mitochondrial damage compared with the curcumin treatment, which could be blocked by the N-Acetylcysteine (NAC). Additional TOM70 rescue dampened curcumin PDT-mediated mitochondrial damage and anti-breast cancer efficacy. To summarize, the present research identifies curcumin-induced PDT inactivated TOM70, thereby attenuating MIC60 import, leading to mitochondrial damage against breast cancer. We propose a novel approach to tumor treatment through the regulation of mitochondrial membrane proteins using the phytomedicine-driven PDT.
线粒体膜蛋白的调控对乳腺癌的治疗具有重要意义。TOM70位于线粒体外膜,可导入MIC家族分子维持线粒体稳态。然而,很少有靶向TOM70的药物。本文研究了姜黄素及其介导的光动力疗法(PDT)对乳腺癌TOM70和线粒体功能的影响。4个T1细胞和MDA-MB-231细胞作为乳腺癌细胞。构建4只T1细胞小鼠作为乳腺癌动物模型。通过CCK-8、Annexin-V/PI染色、菌落形成验证其抗癌效果。Western blots (WB)、RT-qPCR和免疫组化(IHC)检测相关分子。通过分子对接、CETSA、dart等方法对该靶点进行了验证。提取线粒体蛋白和DNA进行MIC60和mtDNA损伤检测。姜黄素治疗在乳腺癌模型中效果不佳,表现为细胞活力、凋亡、乳腺癌细胞增殖和小鼠肿瘤移植物生长。然而,姜黄素介导的PDT在体外和体内均能抑制乳腺癌。进一步探索发现姜黄素与TOM70结合,TOM70在乳腺癌中高度表达,从而激活TOM70。但姜黄素诱导的PDT通过产生活性氧(ROS)使TOM70失活,进而干扰MIC60的结合及其转运到线粒体。与姜黄素治疗相比,姜黄素引发的PDT导致严重的线粒体损伤,这可以被n-乙酰半胱氨酸(NAC)阻断。额外的TOM70救援抑制姜黄素pdt介导的线粒体损伤和抗乳腺癌疗效。综上所述,本研究发现姜黄素诱导的PDT灭活TOM70,从而减弱MIC60的输入,导致乳腺癌的线粒体损伤。我们提出了一种通过使用植物药驱动的PDT调节线粒体膜蛋白来治疗肿瘤的新方法。
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UVB enhances SLC6A15-mediated phenylalanine transport to promote melanogenesis UVB增强slc6a15介导的苯丙氨酸转运,促进黑色素生成
IF 3.7 2区 生物学 Q2 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2025.113329
Shu Zhou , Yujie Ouyang , Yibo Hu , Xixia Dai , Ling Jiang , Chuhan Fu , Yaqing Wen , Jiangfeng Huang , Keyi Zhang , Jing Chen , Qinghai Zeng

Background

Abnormal melanogenesis is a fundamental biological process underlying pigmentary disorders. While several solute carrier (SLC) transporters have been implicated in its regulation, the functions of many SLCs members remain poorly characterized.

Methods

We delineated transcriptional features of melanocytes with high melanogenic activity using single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing. Key SLC genes associated with melanogenesis were identified and prioritized using machine learning and Mendelian randomization analyses, followed by in vitro functional validation.

Results

Integrated multi-omics analysis identified SLC6A15 as a potential regulator of melanogenesis. SLC6A15 knockdown in MNT1 cells and primary melanocytes reduced melanin synthesis and downregulated key melanogenesis-related genes (e.g., MITF, TYR, DCT). Fontana–Masson staining and tyrosinase activity assays confirmed a marked decrease in melanin deposition and TYR activity in SLC6A15-depleted cells. UVB exposure upregulated SLC6A15, whereas SLC6A15 silencing abrogated the UVB-induced increase in pigmentation. Mechanistically, SLC6A15 knockdown reduced intracellular phenylalanine levels, indicating a role for SLC6A15-mediated phenylalanine transport in melanogenesis. Mendelian randomization further suggested that genetically higher phenylalanine levels are associated with an increased risk of melasma (OR = 6.02).

Conclusions

Our findings identify SLC6A15 as a potential key regulator of melanogenesis through the transport of phenylalanine.
背景:异常黑色素形成是色素紊乱的一个基本生物学过程。虽然一些溶质载体(SLC)转运体参与了其调控,但许多SLC成员的功能仍然缺乏表征。方法利用单细胞和大体积RNA测序技术,对具有高黑色素生成活性的黑素细胞的转录特征进行了描述。通过机器学习和孟德尔随机化分析,确定了与黑色素形成相关的关键SLC基因,并对其进行了优先排序,随后进行了体外功能验证。结果综合多组学分析发现SLC6A15是黑色素形成的潜在调节因子。SLC6A15在MNT1细胞和原代黑素细胞中的敲低降低了黑色素合成,下调了关键的黑素形成相关基因(如MITF、TYR、DCT)。Fontana-Masson染色和酪氨酸酶活性测定证实,slc6a15缺失的细胞中黑色素沉积和TYR活性显著降低。UVB暴露上调了SLC6A15,而SLC6A15沉默消除了UVB诱导的色素沉着增加。在机制上,SLC6A15敲除降低了细胞内苯丙氨酸水平,表明SLC6A15介导的苯丙氨酸运输在黑色素形成中的作用。孟德尔随机化进一步表明,遗传上较高的苯丙氨酸水平与黄褐斑风险增加相关(OR = 6.02)。结论研究结果表明,SLC6A15可能是通过苯丙氨酸转运介导黑色素形成的关键调控因子。
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Femtosecond laser and bee venom as promising anti-arthritic treatments: Modulation of JAK/STAT and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways in vivo 飞秒激光和蜂毒作为有前景的抗关节炎治疗:体内JAK/STAT和PI3K/AKT/mTOR信号通路的调节
IF 3.7 2区 生物学 Q2 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2025.113334
Jihad M. El-Sayed , Sally M. Khadrawy , Hanaa M. Mohamed , Magdy Sayed Aly , Abdelwahab Khalil , Dina Sabry , Tarek Mohamed
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition characterized by joint degradation and systemic manifestations, which increase the risk of mortality and disability. This study compared the effects of bee venom (BV; subcutaneously administered at 1 mg/kg) and femtosecond laser irradiation (FSL; 830 nm wavelength, 200 mW power, 120 s exposure time, 0.8 cm2 beam area with a 0.5 cm radius, 0.25 W/cm2 power density, and 30 J/cm2 energy dose), either individually or in combination, on arthritic rats. Forty-two adult male Wistar rats were allocated into seven groups. Groups 1–3 served as the negative control, BV, and FSL groups, respectively, while group 4 functioned as the arthritic model group that received 100 μL/rat of complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA) in the right hind paw. Groups 5–7 included arthritic rats treated with BV, FSL, or their combination, respectively. Histological examination of RA development, showing synovitis, cellular infiltration, and cartilage degeneration. Treatment with BV injections and FSL irradiation significantly reduced right hind paw edema, improved histological abnormalities, and reduced serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and rheumatoid factor (RF), alongside decreased tissue expressions of TNF-α, NF-KB, and IL-6 in the affected ankle joints. Moreover, both treatments mitigated oxidative stress, reduced DNA damage, and regulated PI3K/AKT/mTOR and JAK/STAT signaling pathways. Collectively, FSL, either alone or in combination with BV, demonstrated a superior capacity for cartilage regeneration and tissue repair. This highlights BV and FSL as a promising RA therapy, addressing underlying mechanisms beyond symptom relief.
类风湿性关节炎(RA)是一种以关节退化和全身表现为特征的慢性疾病,它增加了死亡和残疾的风险。本研究比较了蜂毒(BV;皮下注射剂量为1mg /kg)和飞秒激光照射(FSL; 830nm波长,200mw功率,120s照射时间,0.8 cm2光束面积,0.5 cm半径,0.25 W/cm2功率密度,30 J/cm2能量剂量)单独或联合对关节炎大鼠的影响。将42只成年雄性Wistar大鼠分为7组。1 ~ 3组分别作为阴性对照组、BV组和FSL组,4组作为关节炎模型组,右后爪给予100 μL/大鼠完全弗氏佐剂(CFA)。5-7组分别用BV、FSL或两者联合治疗关节炎大鼠。类风湿关节炎的组织学检查显示滑膜炎、细胞浸润和软骨变性。BV注射和FSL照射治疗可显著减轻右后足水肿,改善组织学异常,降低血清c反应蛋白(CRP)和类风湿因子(RF)水平,同时降低受影响踝关节组织中TNF-α、NF-KB和IL-6的表达。此外,这两种处理都减轻了氧化应激,减少了DNA损伤,并调节了PI3K/AKT/mTOR和JAK/STAT信号通路。总的来说,无论是单独使用FSL还是与BV联合使用FSL,都显示出更强的软骨再生和组织修复能力。这突出了BV和FSL作为一种有希望的RA治疗方法,解决了症状缓解之外的潜在机制。
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Chemical synthesis and biological evaluation of Ectoine and its derivatives for skin-whitening, antioxidant, and UV-protective activities 外托碱及其衍生物的化学合成及美白、抗氧化和防紫外线活性的生物学评价。
IF 3.7 2区 生物学 Q2 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2025.113344
Hao Yang , Lulu Chen , Yanmin Wang , Meimei Zhang , Yanru Fan , Yu Huang , Qipeng Zhao
Ectoine (2b), a derivative of diamino acids, is widely acknowledged for its solute compatibility and finds extensive application in the formulation of cleaning products and cosmetics. At present, the production of ectoine predominantly depends on costly biotechnological fermentation methods. This study explores a novel method for the chemical synthesis of ectoine and its derivatives (2a-2e), employing diamino acid derivatives as starting materials, which achieved an impressive maximum yield of 98.18 %. The biological activities of these compounds, encompassing antioxidant, skin-whitening, and UV-protective effects, were systematically assessed. The results indicate that compounds 2a and 2b demonstrate comparable skin-whitening, antioxidant, and UV-protect.
依托碱(2b)是一种二氨基酸的衍生物,因其溶质相容性而被广泛认可,并在清洁产品和化妆品的配方中得到广泛应用。目前,伊托因的生产主要依靠昂贵的生物技术发酵方法。本研究以二氨基酸衍生物为原料,探索了一种化学合成异托因及其衍生物(2a-2e)的新方法,最高产率达到了98.18%。我们系统地评估了这些化合物的生物活性,包括抗氧化、皮肤美白和防紫外线作用。结果表明,化合物2a和2b具有相当的美白、抗氧化和防紫外线作用。
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Vachellia gummifera (Willd.) Kyal. & Boatwr. mitigates UVA-induced oxidative stress in HaCaT keratinocytes 海葵(野生)Kyal。& Boatwr。减轻uva诱导的HaCaT角质形成细胞氧化应激。
IF 3.7 2区 生物学 Q2 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2025.113341
Hassan Annaz , Paola Imbimbo , Mohamed A.O. Abdelfattah , Ismail Mahdi , Nidal Fahsi , Badreddine Drissi , Nawal Merghoub , Daria Maria Monti , Mansour Sobeh
Vachellia gummifera (Willd.) Kyal. & Boatwr. (formerly known as Acacia gummifera) is a thorny, flowering plant endemic to Morocco. It was selected due to the limited research on its potential skin-protective properties, despite other species of the same genus being traditionally used to treat various skin ailments. In this study we annotated the phytochemical profile of its aqueous leaf extract using HPLC-MS/MS and evaluated its skin protective potential through in vitro assays, including antioxidant, anti-elastase, and anti-tyrosinase activities. Additionally, we assessed its protective potential against UVA-induced oxidative stress in immortalized human keratinocyte cell line (HaCaT), along with the underlying signaling pathways. LC-MS/MS analysis revealed 48 metabolites, mainly flavonoids and their glycosides. The extract exhibited in vitro antioxidant activities with IC50 values of 30.96 ± 2.10 and 232.33 ± 8.40 μg/mL for DPPH and ABTS, respectively, and a FRAP activity of 8.42 ± 0.52 mM FeSO₄/g extract. It also demonstrated moderate anti-tyrosinase properties with an IC50 value of 369.23 ± 12.01 μg/mL. In silico analyses of most of the identified compounds did not predict any skin sensitization. Accordingly, when tested on HaCaT cells up to 400 μg/mL, the extract showed no cytotoxic effects, suggesting its biocompatibility. Cells pre-treated with the extract effectively mitigated UVA-induced cellular damage, as it significantly inhibited reactive oxygen species production and glutathione depletion, measured by DCFDA and DTNB assays, respectively. Furthermore, the extract modulated the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway by inhibiting UVA-induced phosphorylation of p38. Finally, a molecular docking analyses identified citric acid, hydroxycinnamic acid pentosyl hexoside and myricetin malonyl hexoside as the enzymes exhibiting the highest binding affinity towards tyrosinase. These findings suggest that V. gummifera possesses promising antioxidant and anti-aging properties, with potential applications in skin care and photoprotection.
海葵(野生)Kyal。& Boatwr。(以前被称为金合欢gummifera)是一种摩洛哥特有的多刺开花植物。选择它是因为对其潜在的皮肤保护特性的研究有限,尽管同一属的其他物种传统上用于治疗各种皮肤疾病。在这项研究中,我们使用HPLC-MS/MS对其水叶提取物的植物化学特征进行了注释,并通过体外实验评估了其皮肤保护潜力,包括抗氧化、抗弹性酶和抗酪氨酸酶活性。此外,我们评估了其对永生化人角化细胞(HaCaT)抗uva诱导的氧化应激的保护潜力,以及潜在的信号通路。LC-MS/MS分析共发现48种代谢物,主要为黄酮类化合物及其苷类化合物。提取物对DPPH和ABTS的IC50值分别为30.96±2.10和232.33±8.40 μg/mL, FRAP活性为8.42±0.52 mM FeSO₄/g提取物。具有中等抗酪氨酸酶活性,IC50值为369.23±12.01 μg/mL。对大多数已确定的化合物的计算机分析不能预测任何皮肤致敏性。因此,当浓度达到400 μg/mL时,提取物对HaCaT细胞无细胞毒作用,表明其具有生物相容性。通过DCFDA和DTNB测定,用提取物预处理的细胞有效地减轻了uva诱导的细胞损伤,因为它显著抑制了活性氧的产生和谷胱甘肽的消耗。此外,提取物通过抑制uva诱导的p38磷酸化来调节丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(MAPK)途径。最后,通过分子对接分析,确定了柠檬酸、羟基肉桂酸戊酰基己糖和杨梅素丙二酰己糖是与酪氨酸酶结合亲和力最高的酶。这些研究结果表明,胶霉具有良好的抗氧化和抗衰老特性,在皮肤护理和光防护方面具有潜在的应用前景。
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Refined photobiomodulation therapy ameliorates inflammatory bowel disease via modulation of immune pathways and gut microbiota 精细光生物调节疗法通过调节免疫途径和肠道微生物群改善炎症性肠病。
IF 3.7 2区 生物学 Q2 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2025.113330
Lee So Maeng , Jung Hwan Yoon , Bom Yee Chung , Kyung Jin Seo , Hae Kyung Lee , Moon Gyu Chung , Won Sang Park , Hiun Suk Chae

Background

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, are chronic conditions influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Current treatments are costly and not universally effective. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of refined photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy by addressing limitations in light delivery and its impact on gut microbiota using a dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced colitis mouse model.

Methods

PBM therapy was administered using an 830 nm infrared LED with optimized light delivery protocols, including abdominal hair removal and a four-directional irradiation approach. DSS-induced colitis was established in mice, and therapeutic efficacy was assessed through histological analysis, transcriptomic profiling, immune marker expression, and gut microbiota diversity using 16S rRNA sequencing.

Results

PBM therapy significantly ameliorated DSS-induced colitis by reducing inflammatory cell infiltration, crypt damage, and ulceration (p < 0.05). Colon length was restored, and disease activity index scores were reduced (p < 0.001). Transcriptomic profiling revealed modulation of inflammatory pathways, including downregulation of NF-κB signaling and apoptosis-related genes. PBM decreased neutrophil activity (MPO levels) and immune cell marker expression while promoting gut microbiota richness (Chao1 index, p < 0.05). PBM-treated mice exhibited altered microbial composition with increased abundance of protective taxa such as Bacteroides.

Conclusions

Refined PBM therapy effectively alleviates DSS-induced colitis by modulating immune responses and gut microbiota composition. These findings highlight PBM as a promising non-invasive strategy for IBD management, warranting further translational studies.
背景:炎症性肠病(IBD),如溃疡性结肠炎和克罗恩病,是受遗传和环境因素影响的慢性疾病。目前的治疗方法既昂贵又不是普遍有效。本研究旨在利用右旋糖酐硫酸钠(DSS)诱导的结肠炎小鼠模型,通过解决光传递的局限性及其对肠道微生物群的影响,评估精细光生物调节(PBM)疗法的治疗潜力。方法:采用830 nm红外LED进行PBM治疗,优化光传递方案,包括腹部脱毛和四方向照射方法。在小鼠中建立dss诱导的结肠炎,并通过组织学分析、转录组学分析、免疫标志物表达和使用16S rRNA测序的肠道微生物群多样性来评估治疗效果。结果:PBM治疗通过减少炎症细胞浸润、隐窝损伤和溃疡显著改善dss诱导的结肠炎(p结论:精制PBM治疗通过调节免疫反应和肠道微生物群组成有效缓解dss诱导的结肠炎。这些发现强调PBM是一种很有前途的IBD非侵入性治疗策略,值得进一步的转化研究。
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