Brazilin inhibits UVB-induced MMP-1/3 expressions and secretions by suppressing the NF-κB pathway in human dermal fibroblasts

Eur J Pharmacol. 2012 Jan 15;674(2-3):80-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2011.10.016. Epub 2011 Oct 25.

Abstract

Brazilin (7, 11b-dihydrobenz[b]indeno[1,2-d]pyran-3,6a,9,10 (6H)-tetrol), the major component of Caesalpinia sappan L., is a natural red pigment used for histological staining. Recent studies have shown that brazilin exhibits distinct biological effects, including anti-hepatotoxicity, antiplatelet activity, and anti-inflammatory activities. In the present study, we evaluated the effects of brazilin on MMP-1 and -3 expressions in human dermal fibroblasts exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) irradiation. Brazilin showed protective effect on UVB-induced loss of cell viability of fibroblasts. Brazilin also blocked significantly UVB-induced Reactive Oxygen Species generation in fibroblasts. Brazilin inhibited UVB-induced MMP-1/3 expressions and secretions in a dose-dependent manner. Moreover, UVB-induced NF-κB activation was completely blocked by treatment with brazilin. These findings suggest that brazilin inhibits UVB-induced MMP-1/3 expressions and secretions by suppressing of NF-κB activation in human dermal fibroblasts. Thus, brazilin might be used as a potential agent for treatment of UV-induced skin photoaging.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Benzopyrans / pharmacology*
  • DNA / metabolism
  • Fibroblasts / cytology
  • Fibroblasts / drug effects*
  • Fibroblasts / metabolism
  • Fibroblasts / radiation effects
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Enzymologic / drug effects*
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Enzymologic / radiation effects
  • Humans
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 1 / genetics
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 1 / metabolism
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 3 / genetics
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 3 / metabolism
  • Matrix Metalloproteinases, Secreted / genetics
  • Matrix Metalloproteinases, Secreted / metabolism*
  • NF-kappa B / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • NF-kappa B / metabolism
  • Radiation-Protective Agents / pharmacology
  • Reactive Oxygen Species / metabolism
  • Signal Transduction / drug effects*
  • Signal Transduction / radiation effects
  • Skin / cytology
  • Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Benzopyrans
  • NF-kappa B
  • Radiation-Protective Agents
  • Reactive Oxygen Species
  • DNA
  • Matrix Metalloproteinases, Secreted
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 3
  • Matrix Metalloproteinase 1
  • brazilin