کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3212948 | 1203210 | 2014 | 7 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
![عکس صفحه اول مقاله: Enhancement of the p38 MAPK and PKA signaling pathways is associated with the pro-melanogenic activity of Interleukin 33 in primary melanocytes Enhancement of the p38 MAPK and PKA signaling pathways is associated with the pro-melanogenic activity of Interleukin 33 in primary melanocytes](/preview/png/3212948.png)
BackgroundInterleukin-33 (IL-33) was recently recognized as a member of the IL-1 cytokine family. The triggers no matter environmental or endogenous that provoke IL-33 cellular release may be associated with inflammation, infection or tissue damage. However, to date, the regulatory role of IL-33 in the control of melanogenesis has not been elucidated.ObjectiveThe present study was designed to investigate the effect of IL-33 on melanogenesis and to explore its underlying mechanisms.MethodsMelanocytes were exposed to IL-33. Then cell viabilities were measured by MTT assay. The improving activities of IL-33 were examined by melanin synthesis, tyrosinase (TYR) activity assay. The expressions of relative proteins were assessed by Western blotting.ResultsIL-33 increased the TYR activity and melanin content in a dosage-dependent manner at concentrations of 1–10 ng/ml. Treatment with 10 ng/ml of IL-33 enhanced the expression of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), TYR, tyrosinase-related protein 1 (TRP-1) and dopachrome tautomerase (DCT) in normal human foreskin-derived epidermal melanocytes (NHEM). Furthermore, IL-33 could remarkably promote the phosphorylation levels of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) and cyclic AMP-responsive element-binding protein (CREB). This pro-melanogenic effect could be partially reversed by the pre-treatment with the special p38 MAPK inhibitor, SB203580, and protein kinase A (PKA) inhibitor, H89.ConclusionsOur results collectively indicated that IL-33 improved melanin biosynthesis in NHEM. This function might be attributed to the fact that IL-33 stimulates the phosphorylation of p38 MAPK and CREB, increases the TYR, TRP-1 and DCT expression through MITF, finally resulting in the augment of melanogenesis.
Journal: Journal of Dermatological Science - Volume 73, Issue 2, February 2014, Pages 110–116