Lupeol alleviates atopic dermatitis-like skin inflammation in 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene/Dermatophagoides farinae extract-induced mice

Sojung Bae, Na Hee Jeong, Young Ae Choi, Byungheon Lee, Yong Hyun Jang, Soyoung Lee, Sang Hyun Kim

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Abstract

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects from children to adults widely, presenting symptoms such as pruritus, erythema, scaling, and dryness. Lupeol, a pentacyclic triterpenoid, has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities. Based on these properties, the therapeutic effects of lupeol on skin disorders have been actively studied. In the present study, we aimed to determine the effectiveness of lupeol on AD. Methods: We utilized tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α/interferon (IFN)-γ-stimulated keratinocytes and 2, 4-dinitrochlorobenzene/Dermatophagoides farinae extract (DFE)-induced AD mice to confirm the action. Results: Lupeol inhibited TNF-α/IFN-γ-stimulated keratinocytes activation by reducing the expressions of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines which are mediated by the activation of signaling molecules such as signal transducer and activator of transcription 1, mitogen-activated protein kinases (p38 and ERK), and nuclear factor-κB. Oral administration of lupeol suppressed epidermal and dermal thickening and immune cell infiltration in ear tissue. Immunoglobulin (Ig) E (total and DFE-specific) and IgG2a levels in serum were also reduced by lupeol. The gene expression and protein secretion of T helper (Th) 2 cytokines, Th1 cytokines, and pro-inflammatory cytokine in ear tissue were decreased by lupeol. Conclusions: These results suggest that lupeol has inhibitory effects on AD-related responses. Therefore, lupeol could be a promising therapeutic agent for AD.

Original languageEnglish
Article number27
JournalBMC pharmacology & toxicology
Volume24
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2023

Keywords

  • Atopic dermatitis
  • House dust mite
  • Keratinocytes
  • Lupeol
  • Skin inflammation

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